DR. MICHAEL IPO CHOW MD
NPI 1952423311
Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since April 05, 2007

Contact Information

2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85006
Phone: (602) 266-2200
Fax: (602) 240-6177

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 24
  • Surgery
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MICHAEL CHOW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Chow, a provider established in Phoenix, Arizona with a medical specialization in Surgery and more than 24 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 2002. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952423311 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 43158 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1952423311
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL IPO CHOW MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2632 N 20TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Location Phone
(602) 266-2200
Location Fax
(602) 240-6177
Mailing Address
PO BOX 61773 PHOENIX, AZ 85082
Mailing Phone
(602) 266-2200
Mailing Fax
(602) 240-6177
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2002
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-05-2007
Last Update Date
12-15-2021
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A surgeon like Michael Chow 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.
43158
License State
AZ
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

A84754 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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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
860338466OTHER (01)AZTAX ID

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michael Chow is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Michael 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: 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072645993

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20130219000368

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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 typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.47 for a new patient copayment and $17.31 for an established patient copayment.

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 85006 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $85.89
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.44
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.47
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.86
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.15

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $69.24
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.31
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.43
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.35

* 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 1952423311, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1952423311.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2632 N 20TH ST
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Internal Medicine
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physician Assistant
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Counselor (Mental Health)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Surgery
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Specialist
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Registered Nurse
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2632 N 20TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952423311, enumerated as an "individual" on April 05, 2007.

The provider is located at 2632 N 20TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85006 and the phone number is (602) 266-2200.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.