Sara Chou, MD
NPI 1073776373 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bowling Green, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Chou, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bowling Green, KY (NPI 1073776373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073776373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 43534 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
1,173 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 366 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 358 | $117 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 256 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 111 | $172 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 37 | $212 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 17 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 72 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 46 | 44 |
| Azithromycin | 42 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 2 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
- 2008-07-07
- Last updated
- 2024-05-15
- Certified
- 2024-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Chou's NPI number?
- Sara Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073776373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Chou's specialty?
- Sara Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Chou located?
- Sara Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 207 Red Cedar Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104-8793.
- What is Sara Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Chou is (859) 351-5718.
- Does Sara Chou accept Medicare?
- Sara Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Chou's NPI (1073776373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.