Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1962411306
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2020
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A66195

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962411306. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
352
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$51,559
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 323 316 $142
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 29 29 $195

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Palo Alto Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou's medical specialty?
Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou practices Anesthesiology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou practice?
Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou's NPI?
Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962411306, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chung-Ih John Chou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.