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Active NPI 1497315808 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Lu Chou

Anesthesiology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lu Chou is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Lu Chou delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST..

Lu Chou is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1959 Ne Pacific St.

Seattle, WA 981950001

Telephone 2065205000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Harborview Medical Center Facility NPI 1003928904

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Seattle, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -11.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
702 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chou (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
15 15 $135.56 $44.92
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $1551.79 $130.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-29
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA OP61427224

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 981950001

Phone: 2065984333

Secondary Practice Locations

325 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2065205000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Sandhya Panch , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology

NPI 1003043415

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Hilary King , MA, RC

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1003068735

Master of Arts, RC

Dr. Afshin Shameli , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1003104357

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Timothy Menza , MD, PhD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1003105891

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Maria Corcorran , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003159013

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Justin Miller , PhD

Psychologist - Clinical

NPI 1003162314

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2023

Registered at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST., SEATTLE, WA 981950001 (Tel: 2065205000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 29, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 29, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #OP61427224 in WA)

NPI Profile Active June 18, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2019

Registered at 3401 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191405103 (Tel: 2157074085)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2019

Registered at 3401 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191405103

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2019

Recorded as LU CHOU

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2019

Internal Medicine (License #OT019260 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497315808
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 18, 2019
Last Update: September 29, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

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