ALAN Y. CHOU MD – NPI #1720406846
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

ALAN CHOU is an anesthesiologist located in ALLENTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720406846 to ALAN CHOU on April 04, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 28, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALAN CHOU below.

NPI Profile for
ALAN Y. CHOU

NPI Number
1720406846
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALAN Y. CHOU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4031 PRIMROSE DR
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 606-8556 Fax:
Mailing address
86 TOBIN AVE
GREAT NECK, NY 11021-4437
Phone: (516) 439-9752 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 28, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 PA MD464589
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 PA MT206073

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2014
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALAN CHOU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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