Albert Chiou, MD
NPI 1609119783 · Dermatology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Chiou, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1609119783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609119783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A131904 (CA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,562 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 681 | $3 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 176 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 155 | $75 |
| Telephone, Internet, Or Electronic Health Record Assessment and Management With Written Report By Consulting Physician, at Least 5 Minutes99451 | 148 | $39 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 91 | 46 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 55 | 39 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 15 |
| Hydrocortisone | 33 | 31 |
| Fluocinonide | 32 | 25 |
| Metronidazole | 30 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 24 | — |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,250 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 450 Broadway St Fl 2Redwood City, CA 94063-3132Phone: (650) 721-8418
- 751 S Bascom AveSanta Clara Valley Medical Center, 7c054San Jose, CA 95128-2604Phone: (408) 885-5110
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Chiou's NPI number?
- Albert Chiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609119783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Chiou's specialty?
- Albert Chiou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Chiou located?
- Albert Chiou's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Albert Chiou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Chiou is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Albert Chiou accept Medicare?
- Albert Chiou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Chiou's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Chiou's NPI (1609119783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.