Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Chou, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Reston, VA

  • NPI 1689738452
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1860 Town Center Dr, #130
Reston, VA 201905896
(703) 709-9174
fax (703) 709-9183
Mailing address
7300 Hanover Dr, Ste 201
Greenbelt, MD 207702247

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 23, 2017
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101233943

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689738452. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,571
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$325,229
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 2,640 32 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 480 322 $145
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 341 179 $198
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 225 127 $8
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 153 106 $145
76881 Complete ultrasound scan of joint 146 103 $61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 118 118 $187
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 95 82 $102
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 79 61 $16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 53 52 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Reston Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$990
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 7 $161.55
Abbvie INC. 8 $149.56
Pfizer INC. 6 $117.35
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $74.17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 3 $63.83
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $60.37
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 3 $56.40
Ucb, INC. 3 $51.67
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $46.68
Radius Health, INC. 2 $42.85
Amgen INC. 2 $35.91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $35.47
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 2 $33.12
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $22.15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $20.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$990

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,039
Patients
304
Total drug cost
$31,882
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 186 53 $9,405
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 158 43 $7,319
Prednisone Generic 100 32 $693
Allopurinol Generic 98 32 $1,440
Meloxicam Generic 83 32 $465
Gabapentin Generic 68 25 $1,606
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 56 27 $3,457
Alendronate Sodium Generic 54 18 $610
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 41 15 $847
Colchicine Generic 40 16 $2,394

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Maria Chou's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Chou practices Rheumatology Physician in Reston, VA.
Where does Dr. Maria Chou practice?
Dr. Maria Chou practices at 1860 Town Center Dr, Reston, VA 201905896. Office phone: 7037099174.
What is Dr. Maria Chou's NPI?
Dr. Maria Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689738452, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Chou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Chou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.