DR. MATTHEW P CHOW MD
NPI 1811942428
Anesthesiology in Virginia Beach, VA

Q: What is Matthew Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Chow is 1811942428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Q: What is Matthew Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Chow was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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 May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455(757) 363-6163(757) 363-6650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Matthew P Chow Md NPPES

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

DR. MATTHEW P CHOW MD (NPI 1811942428) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101239717) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811942428

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW P CHOWCredential: MD

Location Address800 INDEPENDENCE BLVDVirginia Beach, VA 23455

Mailing Address800 Independence BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23455 · (757) 363-6163 · Fax (757) 363-6650

Phone(757) 363-6163

Fax(757) 363-6650

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1811942428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101239717

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Matthew P Chow 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.

PECOS PAC ID5698771947

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061010000782

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew Chow reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC

6.6 mi

Anesthesiology

2025 GLENN MITCHELL DR
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
707 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518205004 (757) 507-1000

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 15

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

79 services77 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

34 services33 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

31 services30 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

27 services27 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

20 services20 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve) 64417

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into the nerves of your upper arm and shoulder. It helps reduce pain and inflammation. You may experience temporary numbness or weakness in the area post-procedure.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490046

Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County

Birthing friendly

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490057

Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County

Emergency services

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490119

Location2025 Glenn Mitchell DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456 · Virginia Beach City County

Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

ASHLEY DARDEN LEARY

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 252-3041

OPTIMA HEALTH PLAN

Family Medicine

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 388-1830

AMIRA KHATER

Pharmacist

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 733-0987

SENTARA HOSPITALS

Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 252-0991

MRS. DEBORAH WARD SQUIBB RPH

Pharmacist

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 363-6174

SENTARA LIFE CARE CORPORATION

Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, SUITE 100
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 252-0975

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP

Urology

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 983-1200

MARK EDWARD ALLEN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

800 INDEPENDENCE BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Virginia Beach City (757) 363-6230

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 Matthew Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Chow is 1811942428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Matthew Chow located?

Matthew Chow practices at 800 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The listed phone number is (757) 363-6163.

What is Matthew Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Matthew Chow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Chow 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Matthew Chow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew Chow reassigns Medicare benefits to Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC (Virginia Beach, VA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Matthew Chow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Matthew Chow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Chow is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Chow was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.