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Gastroenterology

Christina Chou, MD

Works at hospitals in Alameda, CA · Oakland, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Christina Chou, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602. Phone: (510) 437-4800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christina Chou had 149 Original Medicare patients and 279 services. NPI 1164749628. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (510) 437‑4800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Alameda Hospital, Highland Hospital
  • Group practice: Alameda Health System
  • Medical school: Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christina Chou, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christina Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina Chou accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Christina Chou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 279 services for Christina Chou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christina Chou's NPI number?
1164749628. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Christina Chou, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients149
Services billed to Medicare279
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)77 services
  2. Measurement of liver stiffness (91200)50 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)40 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)19 services
  5. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)16 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Christina Chou works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina Chou at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Alameda HospitalAlameda, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050211
  • Highland HospitalOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050320

Practice locations

Addresses where Christina Chou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christina Chou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Alameda Health System601 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in California →

Other gastroenterologists in Oakland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland, CA — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Oakland →

Other clinicians in Alameda Health System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164749628
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians