DR. THOMAS CHOW M.D.
NPI 1750367876
Neurological Surgery in Longview, TX

NPI Status: Active since December 20, 2005

Contact Information

703 E MARSHALL AVE
SUITE 3004
LONGVIEW, TX
ZIP 75601
Phone: (903) 238-8110
Fax: (903) 238-8190

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Neurological Surgery
PECOS Enrolled

About THOMAS CHOW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Chow, a provider established in Longview, Texas with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1750367876 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number H9849 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI: 1750367876
Provider Name: DR. THOMAS CHOW M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 703 E MARSHALL AVE SUITE 3004 LONGVIEW, TX 75601
Location Phone: (903) 238-8110
Location Fax: (903) 238-8190
Mailing Address: 703 E MARSHALL AVE SUITE 3004 LONGVIEW, TX 75601
Mailing Phone: (903) 238-8110
Mailing Fax: (903) 238-8190
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 12-20-2005
Last Update Date: 03-20-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Neurological Surgery
Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: H9849
License State: TX
Taxonomy Description: A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Medicare

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Medicaid

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier	Type / Code	Identifier State	Identifier Issuer
144744301	MEDICAID (05)	TX
140004455	OTHER (01)	TX	PALMETTO GPA-RAILROAD MED
8351M0	MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)	TX
G24991	MEDICARE UPIN (02)	TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Thomas Chow is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 75601 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $126.4
Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
Maximum New Patient Price $166.88

Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

Average Established Patient Price $68.55
Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11

Average Established Patient Copayment $17.13
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation

The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1	7	5	0	3	6	7	8	7	6
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2	7	10	0	6	6	14	8	14
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 64
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 64 = 6									6

The NPI number 1750367876 is valid because the calculated check digit 6 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location

The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

GOOD SHEPHERD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LTD

Clinic/Center

(Ambulatory Surgical)

703 E MARSHALL AVE
SUITE 2000
LONGVIEW, TX
ZIP 75601

About THOMAS CHOW

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

Neurological Surgery

Insurance Plans Accepted

Medicare

Medicaid

Additional Identifiers

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No

Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

New Patients Visit Costs *

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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