Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Yi-Chun Chou, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Irving, TX

  • NPI 1952535890
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 515
Irving, TX 750612217
(214) 540-0700
fax (214) 540-0701
Mailing address
8144 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 800
Dallas, TX 752314345

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 23, 2026
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P9060

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952535890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,526
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$55,514
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 191 64 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 189 62 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 188 62 $8
86140 Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation 172 59 $5
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated 170 59 $3
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 133 51 $127
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 94 49 $174
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 59 12 $73
86160 Measurement of complement (immune system proteins), antigen, 54 23 $11
86235 Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method 47 17 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Irving Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$384
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 5 $90.46
Pfizer INC. 4 $86.11
Amgen INC. 4 $76.35
Abbvie INC. 2 $55.23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $39.52
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $18.86
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$384

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
470
Patients
93
Total drug cost
$157,366
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 207 42 $1,353
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 122 28 $3,147
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 31 12 $1,010
Folic Acid Generic 30 11 $178
Celecoxib Generic 20 0 $233
Meloxicam Generic 17 0 $83
Allopurinol Generic 16 0 $108
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 15 0 $290
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 12 0 $150,965

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Yi-Chun Chou's medical specialty?
Dr. Yi-Chun Chou practices Rheumatology Physician in Irving, TX.
Where does Dr. Yi-Chun Chou practice?
Dr. Yi-Chun Chou practices at 2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 515, Irving, TX 750612217. Office phone: 2145400700.
What is Dr. Yi-Chun Chou's NPI?
Dr. Yi-Chun Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952535890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yi-Chun Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yi-Chun Chou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yi-Chun Chou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.