Lawrence Chow, MD
NPI 1134135635 · Body Imaging Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Chow, MD is a Body Imaging Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1134135635).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134135635
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Body Imaging PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD25844 (OR)
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
19 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
1,995 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 264 | $96 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 228 | $10 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 102 | $36 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 100 | $60 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 95 | $96 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 80 | $28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Chow's NPI number?
- Lawrence Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134135635, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Chow's specialty?
- Lawrence Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Body Imaging Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Chow located?
- Lawrence Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Lawrence Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Chow is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Lawrence Chow accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Chow's NPI (1134135635) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.