LIN-CHIANG PHILIP CHOU M.D.
NPI 1629395801
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Lin-chiang Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lin-chiang Chou is 1629395801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2010.

Q: What is Lin-chiang Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lin-chiang Chou was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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 April 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

7726 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 575-8485(210) 575-8499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2023, Oct 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Lin-chiang Philip Chou M.d. NPPES

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

LIN-CHIANG PHILIP CHOU M.D. (NPI 1629395801) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (S9478) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629395801

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameLIN-CHIANG PHILIP CHOUCredential: M.D.

Location Address7726 LOUIS PASTEUR DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-3975

Mailing Address7726 Louis Pasteur DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-3975 · (210) 575-8485 · Fax (210) 575-8499

Phone(210) 575-8485

Fax(210) 575-8499

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateApril 27, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026

✔ NPI 1629395801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S9478

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

7726 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lin-chiang Philip 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 ID4183959661

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190708000561, I20210315001738

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Lin-chiang Chou reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Methodist Physician Practices, PLLC

5.7 mi

Surgery

15727 ANTHEM PKWY STE 600
San Antonio, TX 78249

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
227 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922252717 (210) 575-8501

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

191 mi

Ophthalmology

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389

Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

1,396 mi

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

4860 Y ST
Sacramento, CA 95817

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
2,570 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285068783 (916) 734-6483

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

28 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

25 services25 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.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

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