Arthur Chou, M.D.
NPI 1174760607 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Monterey Park, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arthur Chou, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Monterey Park, CA (NPI 1174760607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174760607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036174925 (IL)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
178 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $194 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 41 | $134 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 39 | $217 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 22 | $235 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $134–$235 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 177 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 93 | 39 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 69 | 41 |
| Baclofen | 65 | 34 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 52 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,528 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 18575 Gale Ave Ste 295City of Industry, CA 91748-1383Phone: (626) 768-7373Fax: (626) 768-7370
- 605 N Garfield Ave # 1fMonterey Park, CA 91754-1102Phone: (626) 768-7373Fax: (626) 768-7370
- 9210 Colima Rd Ste 108Whittier, CA 90605-1829Phone: (626) 768-7373Fax: (626) 768-7370
- 305 W Jackson St Ste 400Carbondale, IL 62901-1474Phone: (618) 351-4972Fax: (618) 351-4973
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-21
- Last updated
- 2025-07-07
- Certified
- 2025-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arthur Chou's NPI number?
- Arthur Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174760607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arthur Chou's specialty?
- Arthur Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arthur Chou located?
- Arthur Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 W Hellman Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
- What is Arthur Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arthur Chou is (626) 768-7373.
- Does Arthur Chou accept Medicare?
- Arthur Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arthur Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Arthur Chou's NPI (1174760607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.