Franklin Chou
NPI 1811199318 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franklin Chou is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1811199318).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811199318
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD442901 (PA)
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
19 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
720 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 204 | $34 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 91 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 82 | $104 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 77 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 62 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $84 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 | 38 |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 30 | 26 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2021-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franklin Chou's NPI number?
- Franklin Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811199318, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franklin Chou's specialty?
- Franklin Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franklin Chou located?
- Franklin Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3205.
- What is Franklin Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Chou is (412) 782-3990.
- Does Franklin Chou accept Medicare?
- Franklin Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franklin Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Franklin Chou's NPI (1811199318) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.