DR. WILLIAM C. CHOW D.O.
NPI 1417981192
Specialist in Oakland, CA

Q: What is William Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Chow is 1417981192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is William Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Chow was last updated on July 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.54/100

CMS Quality Rating

3120 WEBSTER ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609(510) 681-8587(888) 939-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2021, Sep 11, 2018, Feb 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. William C. Chow D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WILLIAM C. CHOW D.O. (NPI 1417981192) is an individual specialist in Oakland, California, licensed in California (20A4862) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Pomona, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417981192

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM C. CHOWCredential: D.O.

Location Address3120 WEBSTER STOakland, CA 94609-3421

Mailing Address501 Beale St, Ph 1bSan Francisco, CA 94105-5025 · (510) 895-0510

Phone(510) 681-8587

Fax(888) 939-4229

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2021

✔ NPI 1417981192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A4862

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

3120 WEBSTER ST, Oakland, CA 94609

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1795 E. Second St., Suite 5Pomona, CA 91766-2007 · Phone (909) 865-2565 · Fax (909) 865-2955

Other Identifiers 1

Other20A4862CA · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William C. Chow D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022057710

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220316001375, I20231207002273

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 17311

This procedure involves the careful removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to study its characteristics and determine the nature of the growth.

330 services268 patients

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 17312

This procedure involves the careful removal of abnormal growths from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissues, divided into 1-5 blocks, are then examined under a microscope to identify any irregularities. The process may be carried out in multiple stages for thorough examination.

135 services87 patients

Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 12032

This procedure involves the repair of a wound between 2.6-7.5 cm located on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs. The process includes cleaning, debridement (removal of damaged tissue), and suturing (stitching) of the wound to promote healing.

65 services64 patients

Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 13132

This procedure involves the complex repair of a wound in areas like the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, hands, or feet. The wound size ranges from 2.6-7.5 cm. The process includes cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound for proper healing.

62 services53 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 11602

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. The growth is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

59 services56 patients

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 17313

This procedure involves the removal of a growth from your trunk, arms, or legs. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing and planning further treatment.

32 services31 patients

Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 13121

This is a procedure to repair a complex wound on your scalp, arm, or leg that is 2.6-7.5 cm long. It involves cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound to promote healing. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.

31 services28 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

21 services21 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm 11603

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth, between 2.1 and 3.0 cm, from the body, arms, or legs. The area is numbed, then the growth is carefully cut out. The goal is to eliminate all cancer cells while minimizing scarring.

16 services16 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

15 services15 patients

Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less 15260

A full thickness skin graft is a procedure where a layer of skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to another. If it's done on the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, it helps restore these areas when damaged. The size of the graft is 20.0 sq cm or less.

13 services12 patients

Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm 13152

This procedure involves repairing a wound on your eyelids, nose, ears, or lip that is between 2.6 and 7.5 cm long. It's considered complicated due to the location and size. The doctor will clean, treat, and stitch the wound to promote healing.

12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.54/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

95.08

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

97%1,433 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%445 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

98%607 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

68%478 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 96% · 446 patients

98%446 patients

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

64%607 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%607 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 478 patients

0%478 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROBERT N NELSON MD INC

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

3120 WEBSTER ST, SUITE 1
OAKLAND, CA 94609

Alameda County (510) 251-2100

ALLEN DAVID BOTT MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)

3120 WEBSTER ST
OAKLAND, CA 94609

Alameda County (510) 834-1813

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Chow is 1417981192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is William Chow located?

William Chow practices at 3120 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94609. The listed phone number is (510) 681-8587.

What is William Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is William Chow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Chow is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Chow accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 8 other insurers list William Chow as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Chow was last updated on July 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.