George Chow, M.D.
NPI 1306824644 · Urology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Chow, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1306824644).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306824644
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42841 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
665 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 208 | $245 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $165 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 38 | $90 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,186 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
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2020-08-12
- Certified
- 2020-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Chow's NPI number?
- George Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306824644, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Chow's specialty?
- George Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Chow located?
- George Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is George Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Chow is (507) 284-2511.
- Does George Chow accept Medicare?
- George Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — George Chow's NPI (1306824644) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.