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Dr. Brian Chou, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chou, Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Brian Chou, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (206) 205-0005.

    What languages does Dr. Chou speak?

    Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chou treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Double Vision
    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia
    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
    • Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Optic Nerve Stroke
    • Eye Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
    • AION
    • Optic Nerve Infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
    • H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Esotropia
    • Walleye
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Error
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Vision problem
    • Focusing problem
    • Blurred vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Visual Field Defects
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Blind spots in vision
    • Peripheral vision loss
    • Vision field problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5340: Unspecified visual field defects

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eye Disorder
    • Various Eye Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Eye Problems
    • Uncommon Eye Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa

    Also known as:

    • Abducens Nerve Palsy
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Sixth nerve palsy
    • Sixth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Lateral rectus palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4921: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Chou perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 205-0005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Seattle, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chou's office located?

    Dr. Brian Chou's Primary Practice

    325 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (206) 205-0005

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    Dr. Brian Chou's Practice 2

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Brian Chou's Practice 3

    622 W Duarte Rd Ste 101

    Arcadia, CA 91007

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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 1467844233.

    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. Brian Chou's specialty?

    Dr. Chou is a Ophthalmologist near Seattle, WA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 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 Brian Chou accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Brian Chou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (206) 205-0005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Chou?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (206) 205-0005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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