Lin-Chiang Chou, M.D.
NPI 1629395801 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lin-Chiang Chou, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1629395801).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629395801
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
66 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 28 | $716 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 25 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $132–$716 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,594 across 20 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 (2)
- 825 Fairfax AveEvms SurgeryNorfolk, VA 23507Phone: (757) 446-8967
- 825 Fairfax AveEvms SurgeryNorfolk, VA 23507Phone: (757) 446-8967
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-27
- Last updated
- 2023-11-02
- Certified
- 2023-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lin-Chiang Chou's NPI number?
- Lin-Chiang Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629395801, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lin-Chiang Chou's specialty?
- Lin-Chiang Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lin-Chiang Chou located?
- Lin-Chiang Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 2335 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-2201.
- What is Lin-Chiang Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lin-Chiang Chou is (916) 734-7450.
- Does Lin-Chiang Chou accept Medicare?
- Lin-Chiang Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lin-Chiang Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Lin-Chiang Chou's NPI (1629395801) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.