Dean Chou, MD
NPI 1023066834 · Neurological Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Chou, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1023066834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023066834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87318 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
419 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 118 | $196 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 50 | $67 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 34 | $486 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 33 | $1,136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $106 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35,741 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-14
- Certified
- 2022-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Chou's NPI number?
- Dean Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023066834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Chou's specialty?
- Dean Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dean Chou located?
- Dean Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034-1159.
- What is Dean Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Chou is (212) 305-7376.
- Does Dean Chou accept Medicare?
- Dean Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Chou's NPI (1023066834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.