DR. RICHARD CHOU MD
NPI 1811915911
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Springfield, MA
About Dr. Richard Chou Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. RICHARD CHOU MD (NPI 1811915911) is an individual rheumatology provider in Springfield, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (229396) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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. Richard Chou Md 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Baystate Wing Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Palmer, MABaystate Noble Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Westfield, MAMercy Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MABaystate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MASouth Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01107 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107
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 Richard Chou's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Chou is 1811915911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.
Where is Richard Chou located?
Richard Chou practices at 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01107. The listed phone number is (413) 370-7889.
What is Richard Chou's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Richard Chou enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Richard Chou 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 Richard Chou accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Richard Chou 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.
Is Richard Chou affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Richard Chou is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Mercy Medical Ctr, Baystate Medical Center and South Shore Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Richard Chou was last updated on March 27, 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.
