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Orthopedic Surgery

Joseph X. Kou, MD

Works at hospitals in Walnut Creek, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Joseph X. Kou, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 101 Sand Creek Rd, Suite B, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone: (925) 939-8585. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph X. Kou had 607 Original Medicare patients and 1,849 services. NPI 1518175868. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 101 Sand Creek Rd, Suite B, Brentwood, CA 94513 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (925) 939‑8585
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
  • Group practice: Golden State Orthopedics and Spine
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph X. Kou, 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 Joseph X. Kou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph X. Kou 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 Joseph X. Kou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 607 Original Medicare patients and 1,849 services for Joseph X. Kou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph X. Kou's NPI number?
1518175868. 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 Joseph X. Kou, 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 patients607
Services billed to Medicare1,849
Different services or procedures85
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)350 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)235 services
  3. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)213 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)182 services
  5. X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)166 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Depression20%

Hospitals where Joseph X. Kou works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph X. Kou 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph X. Kou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph X. Kou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Golden State Orthopedics and Spine182 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Brentwood

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

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Other clinicians in Golden State Orthopedics and Spine

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518175868
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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