Active NPI 1962498014 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Linda A Chow , MD

Internal Medicine • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Linda Chow, MD is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA. With approximately 36 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Chow provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 515 MINOR AVE.

Dr. Chow is affiliated with Swedish Health Services and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

515 Minor Ave
Minor & James Medical Plc #300

Seattle, WA 981042120

Telephone 2063869500

Fax 2063869605

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Minor & James Medical Pllc Facility NPI 1548250012

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +15.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

839 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

26.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chow (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	364	242	$330.00	$140.63
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	363	188	$42.00	$17.31
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	173	173	$391.00	$142.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	97	$235.00	$99.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	87	65	$466.00	$195.84
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	25	24	$86.00	$35.62
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	21	21	$141.00	$81.82
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	21	21	$45.00	$7.46
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	12	12	$693.00	$288.25
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	12	12	$86.00	$35.62
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	11	11	$495.00	$180.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	390	259	$312.00	$140.01
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	171	171	$370.00	$141.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	127	$221.00	$98.28
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	82	67	$438.00	$194.14
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	26	24	$69.00	$33.75
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	24	22	$170.00	$74.65
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	23	23	$42.00	$7.54
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	17	17	$693.00	$263.97
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	16	16	$69.00	$33.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	379	252	$312.00	$142.32
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	207	207	$334.21	$146.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	105	$211.00	$99.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	93	74	$420.00	$199.18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$69.00	$33.94
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	23	23	$170.00	$70.25
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	17	17	$59.00	$16.23
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	15	14	$204.20	$101.30
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	12	12	$69.00	$34.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$480.00	$183.63
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	11	11	$123.55	$63.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	200	$312.00	$144.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	127	$211.00	$101.24
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	154	154	$326.00	$149.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	91	70	$420.00	$200.35
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$69.00	$19.63
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	25	25	$94.00	$65.26
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	18	18	$44.00	$21.70
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$59.00	$16.87
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	12	11	$203.00	$103.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	200	154	$297.00	$121.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	100	$201.00	$83.11
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	123	123	$326.00	$130.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	82	71	$400.00	$162.67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	39	39	$69.00	$18.56
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	32	32	$94.00	$60.22
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	23	22	$184.57	$82.90
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	23	23	$69.00	$18.57
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	20	20	$98.00	$97.80
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$59.00	$19.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	283	191	$294.00	$116.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	106	$198.00	$78.77
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	133	133	$322.00	$127.65
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	78	75	$46.00	$23.18
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	67	60	$395.00	$158.56
77067 Screening mammography	40	40	$231.00	$113.38
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	34	33	$67.94	$18.23
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	31	30	$94.00	$54.64
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	14	14	$603.00	$115.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$71.00	$33.49
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$292.00	$87.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	799	751	$13.00	$2.89
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	388	370	$29.00	$12.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	335	224	$290.00	$116.44
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	278	268	$39.00	$9.31
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	270	264	$44.83	$15.83
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	257	252	$61.00	$20.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	129	$195.00	$75.03
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	181	179	$59.00	$11.63
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	154	150	$26.00	$3.92
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	144	141	$34.00	$7.77
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	141	141	$322.00	$125.87
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	112	105	$45.00	$21.49
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	92	91	$88.00	$10.82
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	86	85	$34.00	$6.20
86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation	80	73	$34.00	$6.26
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	80	74	$26.00	$4.29
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	78	78	$213.00	$35.49
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	64	63	$24.00	$6.92
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	62	61	$88.00	$18.03
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	60	59	$21.00	$10.23
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	58	57	$71.00	$16.28
77067 Screening mammography	57	57	$228.00	$111.93
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	56	55	$70.00	$22.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	53	47	$389.00	$151.42
83540 Iron level	53	52	$26.00	$7.72
83550 Iron binding capacity	52	51	$69.00	$10.42
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	47	47	$67.00	$22.18
85610 Blood test, clotting time	41	36	$19.00	$4.66
80069 Kidney function blood test panel	40	39	$21.00	$10.51
83735 Magnesium level	38	37	$38.00	$8.10
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	36	36	$93.00	$50.85
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	31	29	$594.00	$112.01
84550 Uric acid level, blood	29	29	$15.00	$5.47
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	28	28	$57.00	$22.66
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	25	24	$57.00	$24.09
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	24	24	$33.00	$7.27
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	23	23	$97.00	$95.06
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	22	22	$120.00	$21.25
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	21	20	$57.00	$18.20
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	21	15	$206.00	$34.06
80076 Liver function blood test panel	18	18	$21.00	$9.89
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	15	15	$47.00	$14.92
82465 Cholesterol level	15	15	$28.00	$5.26
83718 Hdl cholesterol level	15	15	$28.00	$9.92
84156 Total protein level, urine	15	15	$11.00	$4.44
82746 Folic acid level	14	14	$83.00	$17.79
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	14	14	$12.00	$3.17
86431 Rheumatoid factor level	13	13	$33.00	$6.86
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	12	11	$99.00	$31.23
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$81.58	$27.04
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	12	$288.00	$88.66
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	11	11	$482.00	$185.48
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$70.00	$34.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,740	26	$2.51	$0.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,297	1,165	$13.00	$2.90
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	581	555	$28.00	$9.53
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	394	374	$38.00	$10.32
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	359	354	$43.89	$13.82
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	332	326	$59.00	$22.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	319	221	$280.00	$113.67
85610 Blood test, clotting time	295	160	$18.00	$5.15
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	270	261	$33.00	$8.60
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	255	135	$55.00	$22.14
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	254	246	$57.00	$12.95
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	193	191	$25.00	$4.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	170	115	$188.00	$76.33
86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation	153	136	$33.00	$6.92
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	138	132	$20.00	$8.01
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	132	119	$25.00	$4.70
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	128	125	$85.00	$11.75
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	127	117	$59.00	$19.40
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	119	78	$199.00	$33.63
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	116	115	$206.00	$39.80
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	111	109	$68.00	$24.51
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	109	109	$311.00	$124.65
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	107	105	$33.00	$6.96
83540 Iron level	103	101	$25.00	$8.62
83550 Iron binding capacity	103	101	$67.00	$11.64
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	102	100	$69.00	$18.15
80069 Kidney function blood test panel	92	87	$20.00	$8.43
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	80	80	$85.00	$20.07
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	65	65	$23.00	$7.77
83735 Magnesium level	59	57	$37.00	$9.01
G0202 Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed	52	52	$245.00	$111.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	46	$375.00	$154.66
84550 Uric acid level, blood	46	43	$14.00	$4.32
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total	45	44	$32.00	$6.99
84156 Total protein level, urine	43	40	$11.00	$4.93
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	43	41	$45.00	$17.35
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	41	39	$65.00	$27.55
80076 Liver function blood test panel	33	31	$20.00	$7.99
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	33	33	$116.00	$24.73
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	32	32	$573.00	$127.52
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$55.00	$28.24
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	22	$55.00	$18.51
83718 Hdl cholesterol level	22	22	$27.00	$11.02
82465 Cholesterol level	19	19	$27.00	$5.70
86431 Rheumatoid factor level	16	16	$32.00	$7.62
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	16	16	$213.00	$184.53
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	15	15	$465.00	$170.74
82746 Folic acid level	14	14	$80.00	$19.77
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$83.00	$25.06
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$95.00	$84.27
84100 Phosphate level	12	12	$28.00	$5.63
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	12	12	$12.00	$4.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$68.00	$34.54
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	11	11	$96.00	$34.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-07

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00031216

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MN 35020

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Swedish Health Services

2450 33rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 981993252

Phone: 2063203364

Swedish Health Services

747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 981224379

Phone: 2063866000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active December 28, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2009

Registered at 515 MINOR AVE, MINOR & JAMES MEDICAL PLC #300, SEATTLE, WA 981042120 (Tel: 2063869500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 3489, SEATTLE, WA 981143489 (Tel: 2063869500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 28, 2009

Recorded as LINDA CHOW, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 28, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #MD00031216 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962498014

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 23, 2005

Last Update: October 07, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 3489

Seattle, WA 981143489

Phone: 2063869500

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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