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Active NPI 1720131741 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Chow , MD

Dermatology • Upland, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Chow, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Upland, CA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2004, Dr. Chow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 886 W FOOTHILL BLVD STE C.

Dr. Chow maintains professional affiliations with Michael K Mccray Md Inc, Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

886 W Foothill Blvd Ste C

Upland, CA 91786

Telephone 3102808719
Fax 3103108144
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Steven Chow Md Inc Facility NPI 1902341142

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Upland, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Upland, CA (2182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
47.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chow (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Upland Specialty Average (26.8 Years) 26.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
364 283 $1014.12 $686.19
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
306 178 $618.04 $449.78
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
275 192 $959.46 $687.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
205 129 $117.33 $61.02
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
153 98 $573.73 $435.49
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
131 112 $667.88 $234.74
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
102 92 $913.53 $260.21
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
83 26 $19.76 $7.57
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm
66 62 $670.64 $217.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
64 52 $155.88 $98.04
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
61 54 $468.85 $183.28
17000 Destruction of skin growth
46 43 $126.13 $74.60
13101 Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm
39 35 $539.28 $235.55
13151 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm
22 21 $619.27 $230.17
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
20 20 $1400.75 $824.14
13120 Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.5 cm
20 19 $585.20 $191.52
14041 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm
16 16 $1724.81 $948.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-17
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A104395

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License CA A104395

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Michael K Mccray Md Inc

27420 Tourney Rd, Valencia, CA 913555636

Phone: 6612547200

Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.c.

859 E Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 917864085

Phone: 9099818929

Secondary Practice Locations

1301 20th St Ste 570

Santa Monica, CA 904042118

Phone: 3103150171

859 E Foothill Blvd Ste B

Upland, CA 917864085

Phone: 9099818929

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2025

Dermatology (License #A104395 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2019

Registered at 886 W FOOTHILL BLVD STE C, UPLAND, CA 91786 (Tel: 3102808719)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2019

Registered at 1544 7TH ST UNIT 14, SANTA MONICA, CA 904012681 (Tel: 3102808719)

NPI Profile Active July 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 17, 2012

Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 3103150171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2012

Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 3103150171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2012

Recorded as STEVEN CHOW, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2012

Dermatology (License #48586 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720131741
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 21, 2007
Last Update: April 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1544 7th St Unit 14

Santa Monica, CA 904012681

Phone: 3102808719

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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