BENJAMIN F. CHOU M.D. – NPI #1487001590
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

BENJAMIN CHOU is a hospitalist located in ANAHEIM, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487001590 to BENJAMIN CHOU on May 18, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Sep 03, 2022. 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 BENJAMIN CHOU below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN F. CHOU

NPI Number
1487001590
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN F. CHOU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3033 W ORANGE AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92804-3183
Phone: (714) 827-3000 Fax:
Mailing address
4955 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 308
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403-1811
Phone: (818) 528-1044 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 03, 2022

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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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 CA A161900

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

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
Affiliations
BENJAMIN CHOU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      7901 WALKER STREET
      LA PALMA, CA 90623
    • WEST ANAHEIM MEDICAL CENTER
      3033 W ORANGE AVENUE
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MED CARE PLUS HOME HEALTH INC
      490 S ROSEMEAD BLVD SUITE 9
      PASADENA, CA 91107
  • NURSING HOME
    • ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
      501 SOUTH BEACH BLVD.
      ANAHEIM, CA 92804

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