Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Chou, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1477824498
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273 - Mailing address
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Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 22, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A122574
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477824498. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
484
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$86,623
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 288 | 142 | $218 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 117 | 79 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 39 | 33 | $82 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 16 | 16 | $179 | |
31500 |
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | 13 | 12 | $141 | |
31645 |
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $149 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in San Diego Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$73
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $36.00 | |
| Csl Behring | 1 | $20.00 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 1 | $16.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
16
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$219
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $219 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Chou's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Chou practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Walter Chou practice?
Dr. Walter Chou practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Walter Chou's NPI?
Dr. Walter Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477824498, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Chou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Chou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.