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Hospitalist

Debby S. Chou, MD

Works at hospitals in Anaheim, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Debby S. Chou, MD is a hospitalist at 5475 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807. Phone: (714) 279-6088. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Debby S. Chou had 13 Original Medicare patients and 19 services. NPI 1982771903. 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: Hospitalist
  • Address: 5475 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (714) 279‑6088
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Debby S. 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 Debby S. Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Debby S. 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 Debby S. Chou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 19 services for Debby S. Chou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Debby S. Chou's NPI number?
1982771903. 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 Debby S. 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 patients13
Services billed to Medicare19
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Hospitals where Debby S. Chou works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Debby S. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Anaheim

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

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982771903
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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