Physician Profile
Lin-Chiang P. Chou, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chou
Based in San Antonio, TX, Lin-Chiang P. Chou, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under cardiac surgery. Lin-Chiang graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2010. Lin-Chiang is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Lin-Chiang provided 66 services to 65 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1629395801 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (210) 575-8485
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7726 LOUIS PASTEUR DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
66 services · 65 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
28 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
25 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 cardiac surgeons in San Antonio 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lin-Chiang P. Chou?
Lin-Chiang P. Chou is a cardiac surgeon in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiac Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Lin-Chiang P. Chou's address?
Lin-Chiang P. Chou is listed at 7726 Louis Pasteur Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lin-Chiang P. Chou?
The number on file is (210) 575-8485. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lin-Chiang P. Chou?
Lin-Chiang P. Chou's National Provider Identifier is 1629395801. 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
Where did Lin-Chiang P. Chou train?
Lin-Chiang P. Chou attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lin-Chiang P. Chou have?
Lin-Chiang P. Chou has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lin-Chiang P. Chou perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lin-Chiang P. Chou performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lin-Chiang P. Chou's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lin-Chiang P. Chou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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