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Active NPI 1467844233 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Waihun Chou , MD

Ophthalmology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Chou, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Chou delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 325 9TH AVE.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

325 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981042420

Telephone 2062050005
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Harborview Medical Center Facility NPI 1053359729

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Seattle, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
159 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chou (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
92 82 $65.60 $22.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 52 $82.12 $28.67
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
56 47 $112.57 $39.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
39 34 $299.25 $100.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
36 36 $410.30 $141.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
27 27 $256.34 $86.66
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
27 27 $558.56 $192.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
26 24 $205.06 $69.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
23 22 $440.58 $146.83
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
20 19 $51.75 $17.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-29
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD61393766

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2067313000

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2023

Registered at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981042420 (Tel: 2062050005)

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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

Ophthalmology (License #MD61393766 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location September 28, 2022

Registered at 100 STEIN PLZ FL 1, LOS ANGELES, CA 900953322 (Tel: 3108255000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 28, 2022

Registered at 5767 W CENTURY BLVD STE 400, LOS ANGELES, CA 900455631 (Tel: 3103018707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 18, 2022

Recorded as BRIAN CHOU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #A180570 in CA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2019

Registered at 325 9TH AVE # 359608, SEATTLE, WA 981042499

NPI Profile Active March 03, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 03, 2015

Registered at 400 E OHIO ST, APT 2004, CHICAGO, IL 606113322 (Tel: 8649156342)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2015

Registered at 400 E OHIO ST, APT 2004, CHICAGO, IL 606113322

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 03, 2015

Recorded as BRIAN CHOU

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 03, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 03, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467844233
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 03, 2015
Last Update: September 29, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

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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