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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chou, Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Yu-Te Chou, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (313) 844-4650.
What languages does Dr. Chou speak?
Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Chou typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
- L89150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Open Abdominal Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Wound
- Abdominal Skin Tear
- Trunk Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31109A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Chou typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chou performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
- Biopsy
- Deep Bone Biopsy
- Surgical Bone Biopsy
- Humeral Shaft Biopsy
- Femoral Shaft Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)
Also known as:
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
- Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
Also known as:
- Implantable Drug Device Insertion
- Deep drug delivery system placement
- Subfascial drug implant
- Manual drug device insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20700: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), deep (eg, subfascial) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 844-4650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Chou in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jai Medical Systems
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chou's office located?
Dr. Yu-Te Chou's Primary Practice
2435 W Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(313) 844-4650
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 1144667338.
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. Yu-Te Chou's specialty?
Dr. Chou is a Surgeon near Baltimore, MD.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Yu-Te Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Northwest Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Yu-Te Chou accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Yu-Te Chou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yu-Te Chou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (313) 844-4650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yu-Te Chou?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (313) 844-4650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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