BRENDAN CHOU MD
NPI 1811523756
Surgery in New Orleans, LA

NPI Status: Active since March 22, 2020

Contact Information

2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70112
Phone: (504) 702-3000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BRENDAN CHOU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brendan Chou, a provider established in New Orleans, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811523756 assigned on March 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 25MA12420100 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1811523756
Provider Name
BRENDAN CHOU MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2000 CANAL ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Location Phone
(504) 702-3000
Mailing Address
2408 HOUMA BLVD APT 109 METAIRIE, LA 70001
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-22-2020
Last Update Date
03-12-2025
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A surgeon like Brendan Chou treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA12420100
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Brendan Chou 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: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) 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: Yes

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

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • 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 70112 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $86.76
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.5
  • Maximum New Patient Price $170.3
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.69
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.87
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.57

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $69.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.42
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.03
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.36
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.5

* 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.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1811523756, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 54

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1811523756.

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Psychiatric Unit
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Emergency Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
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Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Cardiac Facilities)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 CANAL ST
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Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811523756, enumerated as an "individual" on March 22, 2020.

The provider is located at 2000 CANAL ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 and the phone number is (504) 702-3000.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.