HEATHER CHIH-YI CHOU M.D.
NPI 1982067252
Pediatrics in Sacramento, CA

Active since April 03, 2016PECOS Enrolled
2516 STOCKTON BLVD, PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-2428 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2021, Jul 27, 2020, Aug 8, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Heather Chih-yi Chou M.d. NPPES

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

HEATHER CHIH-YI CHOU M.D. (NPI 1982067252) is an individual pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A150819) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982067252
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER CHIH-YI CHOUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2516 STOCKTON BLVD, PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAMSacramento, CA 95817-2208
Mailing Address6600 Bruceville RdSacramento, CA 95823-4671 · (916) 688-6800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1982067252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A150819
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2516 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heather Chih-yi 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Chou reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4600 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100
Sacramento, CA 95820
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
7373 WEST LANE
Stockton, CA 95210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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
$92.61 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $23.15 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Allergy & Immunology
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2516 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Heather Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Chou is 1982067252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2016.

Where is Heather Chou located?

Heather Chou practices at 2516 Stockton Blvd Pediatric Residency Program, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-2428.

What is Heather Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Heather Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Chou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Chou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Chou reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: County Of Sacramento (Sacramento, CA) and Permanente Medical Group Inc (Stockton, CA). Each 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 Heather Chou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Chou was last updated on December 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.