Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chou, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Chou's research is focused on the role of the pulmonary lymphatics in acute lung injury, and specifically the role of the receptor PAR1 in lymphatic endothelial cells. Whereas the receptor PAR1 has demonstrated an inflammatory and detrimental role in lung injury in blood endothelial cells, his research has found a divergent and beneficial role of PAR1 in lymphatic endothelial cells in acute lung injury. Dr. Chou received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He completed his medical training, residency training, and fellowship training at Weill Cornell, where he served as Chief Fellow. His research is supported by the Pulmonary T32 program, the Burroughs Wellcome Weill Cornell Physician-Scientist Program, and the Stony Wold-Herbert Grant.?
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Chou speak?
Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chou typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chou diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chou. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chou in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Peak
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chou's office located?
Pulmonary - Inpatient Only Upper East Side
525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Chou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821594177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chou
What is Dr. Chou Chou's specialty?
Dr. Chou is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Chou Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Chou Chou accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Chou Chou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chou Chou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chou Chou?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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