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DR. SHIH-CHIN CHOU M.D.
NPI 1962644252
Emergency Medicine in Flushing, NY

Active since April 01, 2009PECOS Enrolled
5645 MAIN ST, FLUSHING, NY 11355(718) 670-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Shih-chin Chou M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHIH-CHIN CHOU M.D. (NPI 1962644252) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Flushing, New York, licensed in Texas (P2107) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962644252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHIH-CHIN CHOUCredential: M.D.
Location Address5645 MAIN STFlushing, NY 11355-5045
Mailing Address6520 Utopia Pkwy Fl 2Fresh Meadows, NY 11365-2150 · (832) 338-2412
Phone(718) 670-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1962644252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P2107
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
5645 MAIN ST, Flushing, NY 11355
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Shih-chin Chou M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Shih-chin Chou reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
1,593 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
255 services242 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
142 services138 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
37 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11355 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$116.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $29.24 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

ANA M GHELECHKHANI PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2608
PEDRO XAVIER PALACIOS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1000
DR. OSCAR ROLDAN
Anesthesiology
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (646) 962-9930
ALEXIS TORRES RODRIGUEZ
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1507
DR. BRENT HOCHSTEIN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
DR. PRINCIE NANDINI ROY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
ERIC CHROSTOWSKI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
PETER JAESUNG JO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (917) 340-4637

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 Shih-chin Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shih-chin Chou is 1962644252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2009.

Where is Shih-chin Chou located?

Shih-chin Chou practices at 5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355. The listed phone number is (718) 670-1100.

What is Shih-chin Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Shih-chin Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shih-chin Chou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Shih-chin Chou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shih-chin Chou reassigns Medicare benefits to Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX). 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 Shih-chin Chou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shih-chin Chou accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Shih-chin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shih-chin Chou was last updated on June 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.