Active NPI 1295908036 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Jen-Hung Chow , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • St Louis Park, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Chow, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in St Louis Park, MN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2008, Dr. Chow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3931 LOUISIANA AVE S.

Dr. Chow maintains professional affiliations with Park Nicollet Clinic, Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito, new patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3931 Louisiana Ave S
Department Of Surgery, Meadowbrook W-200

St Louis Park, MN 554265000

Telephone 9529933180

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Park Nicollet Health Care Products Facility NPI 1992768899

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in St Louis Park, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -9.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.0 Yrs

State Avg: 18.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in St Louis Park, MN (97 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

100.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chow (18 Years) 18 Yrs

St Louis Park Specialty Average (27.0 Years) 27.0 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
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	28	28	$25.00	$4.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$822.00	$211.22
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$851.00	$157.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$338.00	$88.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$646.00	$163.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$420.00	$107.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	37	36	$23.00	$4.92
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	19	19	$536.00	$119.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$386.00	$108.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$672.00	$156.99
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$791.00	$165.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$312.00	$87.93
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$858.00	$171.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	38	36	$22.00	$5.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$359.00	$109.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$292.00	$89.78
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	19	19	$491.00	$125.10
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$73.00	$23.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	41	38	$23.00	$5.15
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	37	36	$415.00	$123.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$342.00	$111.05
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	19	$73.00	$23.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$523.00	$165.66
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$645.00	$194.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$238.00	$90.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$464.00	$179.46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$661.00	$218.55
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$754.00	$179.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	27	22	$356.00	$100.88
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	25	25	$21.00	$4.68
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	14	$68.00	$23.41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	19	$610.00	$199.45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$230.00	$75.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$326.00	$99.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	11	$136.00	$45.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	21	$126.00	$44.51
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	32	22	$317.00	$95.34
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	19	19	$20.00	$5.24
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	14	$113.00	$38.12
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$216.00	$75.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$311.00	$105.69
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	13	$62.00	$22.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$210.00	$73.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	14	$109.00	$37.32
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$207.00	$70.11
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	19	13	$303.00	$87.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	15	$202.00	$70.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	13	$121.00	$41.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	53	20	$104.00	$37.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	18	$114.00	$42.95
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$268.00	$97.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$192.00	$71.69
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$692.00	$165.12
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$197.00	$73.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-02

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License MN 54908

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 54908

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Park Nicollet Clinic

3931 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 554265000

Phone: 9529931990

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Group Health Plan Inc

15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 551246252

Phone: 9524318500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

19 Associated Practitioners

Tamara Johnson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023206935

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Brooke Vogt , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023748068

PHYSICIANASSISTANT

Sally Degner , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1043281868

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Grace Perrone , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043949266

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Paul Rokke , PhD

Psychologist - Clinical

NPI 1083208482

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Charles Pinkerman , DO

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1376573436

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2021

Registered at 8170 33RD AVE S # MS 21110Q, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554254516

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NPI Profile Active June 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2016

Registered at 3931 LOUISIANA AVE S, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, MEADOWBROOK W-200, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 554265000 (Tel: 9529933180)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2016

Registered at 3931 LOUISIANA AVE S, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, MEADOWBROOK W-200, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 554265000 (Tel: 9529933180)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CHOW, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2016

Surgery (License #54908 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 11, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295908036

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 11, 2008

Last Update: July 02, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q

Bloomington, MN 554254516

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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