Joseph Chou, MD
NPI 1194802025 · Hospitalist Physician · Santa Clara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Chou, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Santa Clara, CA (NPI 1194802025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194802025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A82051 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 40 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 19 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-31
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Chou's NPI number?
- Joseph Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194802025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Chou's specialty?
- Joseph Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Chou located?
- Joseph Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051-5329.
- What is Joseph Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Chou is (408) 236-6400.
- Does Joseph Chou accept Medicare?
- Joseph Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Chou's NPI (1194802025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.