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Dr. Pauline Chou, MD

Glenview, IL

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chou, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Pauline Chou, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Chou completed her residency at Cook County Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Chou is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office.

    Where did Dr. Chou go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: Mandalay University, Inst of Med, Mandalay, Myanmar

    Is Dr. Chou board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Pauline Chou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Chou speak?

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

    • Burmese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chou treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Long-term Wasting Gastritis
    • Persistent Stomach Lining Thinning
    • Chronic Atrophy of Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2940: Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Mole
    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D224: Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
    • D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Duodenum Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Duodenitis
    • Inflamed Duodenum
    • Small Intestine Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Branchial Cleft Cyst or Sinus
    • Birth Defects
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Branchial Cleft Anomaly
    • Congenital Neck Cyst
    • Neck Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q180: Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleft

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mole on Face
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Facial nevus
    • Birthmark on face
    • Facial spot
    • Beauty mark

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2239: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Rejection
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac Transplant Rejection
    • Heart Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8621: Heart transplant rejection

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Glenview, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthPartners

    • Molina

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chou's office located?

    Dr. Pauline Chou's Primary Practice

    2100 Pfingsten Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

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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 1164422341.

    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. Pauline Chou's specialty?

    Dr. Chou is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Glenview, IL. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Chou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Pauline Chou accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Pauline Chou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pauline Chou?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pauline Chou have?

    Dr. Pauline Chou is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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