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Dr. Raymond Chou, MD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chou, Physiatrist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Raymond Chou, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA 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, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (617) 952-5000.

    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 Dr. Chou treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Left Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort
    • Aching left elbow
    • Sore left elbow
    • Left elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow
    • M25522: Pain in left elbow

    Also known as:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore fingers
    • Aching fingers
    • Finger discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Finger
    • Aching Finger
    • Finger Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Chou perform?

    As a Physiatrist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
    • Finger Joint Injection
    • Toe Joint Injection
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 952-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Chou in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chou's office located?

    Dr. Raymond Chou's Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (617) 952-5000

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    Dr. Raymond Chou's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    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 1376934067.

    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. Raymond Chou's specialty?

    Dr. Chou is a Physiatrist near Redwood City, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Raymond Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sequoia Hospital, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare 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 Raymond Chou accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Raymond Chou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raymond Chou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (617) 952-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raymond Chou?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (617) 952-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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