DR. WALTER JING YU CHOU M.D.
NPI 1477824498
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Walter Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Chou is 1477824498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2012.

Q: What is Walter Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Chou was last updated on October 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since January 23, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 22, 2018, Mar 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Walter Jing Yu Chou M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER JING YU CHOU M.D. (NPI 1477824498) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A122574) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477824498

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER JING YU CHOUCredential: M.D.

Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000

Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Phone(800) 926-8273

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1477824498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A122574

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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Other Identifiers 1

Other113778CA · Sid # 11378

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Jing Yu Chou M.d. 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 ID5799056180

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170803000641

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 8

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

261 services137 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

103 services72 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

70 services41 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

19 services19 patients

Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500

This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.

13 services13 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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