Ming-Yan Chow, MD
NPI 1649225954 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ming-Yan Chow, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1649225954).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649225954
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 199812 (NY)
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
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
218 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 123 | $199 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 39 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $118 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 14 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$199 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 59 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 43 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 28 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 22 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 21 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromide | 20 | — |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-09-01
- Certified
- 2022-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ming-Yan Chow's NPI number?
- Ming-Yan Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649225954, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ming-Yan Chow's specialty?
- Ming-Yan Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ming-Yan Chow located?
- Ming-Yan Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621-3001.
- What is Ming-Yan Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ming-Yan Chow is (585) 922-4409.
- Does Ming-Yan Chow accept Medicare?
- Ming-Yan Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ming-Yan Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — Ming-Yan Chow's NPI (1649225954) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.