Benjamin Chow, PA-C
NPI 1730318957 · Physician Assistant · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Chow, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1730318957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730318957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00023819 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 102 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 101 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 93 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 89 | 13 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 84 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 82 | 15 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92 across 4 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
- 2009-07-09
- Last updated
- 2012-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Chow's NPI number?
- Benjamin Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730318957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Chow's specialty?
- Benjamin Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Chow located?
- Benjamin Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3048.
- What is Benjamin Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Chow is (213) 748-1414.
- Does Benjamin Chow accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Chow's NPI (1730318957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.