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- 1333 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
About Dr. Chou
John Chou, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Long Beach, CA specializing in family practice. John trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1987. John is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 147 services to 136 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215965637.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (562) 599-8601
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1333 CHESTNUT AVE
Long Beach, CA 90813
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
147 services · 136 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
77 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | Lab test | 81000 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Long Beach 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is John Chou's specialty?
John Chou is a family practice in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find John Chou?
John Chou is listed at 1333 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John Chou?
The number on file is (562) 599-8601. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John Chou?
John Chou's National Provider Identifier is 1215965637. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is John Chou's education?
John Chou attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John Chou have?
John Chou has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John Chou known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John Chou the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John Chou's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John Chou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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