Michael Chow, D.O.
NPI 1720286628 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Trenton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Chow, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Trenton, NJ (NPI 1720286628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720286628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,457 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 472 | $187 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician Only93042 | 283 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 200 | $129 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 156 | $227 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 126 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 118 | $11 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 53 | 50 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 48 | 48 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 38 | 38 |
| Azithromycin | 36 | 35 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 31 | 31 |
| Lactulose | 29 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 29 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 6 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
- 2007-07-03
- Last updated
- 2011-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Chow's NPI number?
- Michael Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720286628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Chow's specialty?
- Michael Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Chow located?
- Michael Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638-4143.
- What is Michael Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Chow is (609) 394-6000.
- Does Michael Chow accept Medicare?
- Michael Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Chow's NPI (1720286628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.