Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Franklin Chou

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1811199318
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Delafield RD, Ste 1040
Pittsburgh, PA 152153205
(412) 782-3990
Mailing address
200 Lothrop St, Forbes Tower, Ste 9055
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 6, 2021
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD442901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811199318. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,254
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,652
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 524 127 $7
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 193 144 $35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 118 75 $54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 92 92 $109
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 84 70 $87
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 80 48 $51
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 47 24 $39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 34 $124
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $149
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 17 14 $390

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $23.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
193
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$1,446
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 52 49 $446
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 39 27 $199
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 28 $133
Meloxicam Generic 26 12 $246
Cephalexin Generic 14 14 $66
Prednisone Generic 14 13 $52
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 12 0 $305

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Franklin Chou's medical specialty?
Dr. Franklin Chou practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Franklin Chou practice?
Dr. Franklin Chou practices at 200 Delafield RD, Pittsburgh, PA 152153205. Office phone: 4127823990.
What is Dr. Franklin Chou's NPI?
Dr. Franklin Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811199318, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Franklin Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Franklin Chou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Franklin Chou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.