PAULA CHOU M.D.
NPI 1285609057
Anesthesiology in Northridge, CA
NPI Status: Active since February 23, 2006
Contact Information
18300 ROSCOE BLVD
NORTHRIDGE, CA
ZIP 91325
Phone: (818) 885-5375
Fax: (818) 715-1722
- Individual
- Female
- Anesthesiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About PAULA CHOU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paula Chou, an anesthesiologist established in Northridge, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285609057 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number G39435 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285609057
- Provider Name
- PAULA CHOU M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325
- Location Phone
- (818) 885-5375
- Location Fax
- (818) 715-1722
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 7001 TARZANA, CA 91357
- Mailing Phone
- (818) 888-7815
- Mailing Fax
- (818) 715-1722
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 02-23-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-27-2012
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An anesthesiologist like Paula Chou manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G39435
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207LP2900X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | G39435 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| BV798B | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Paula Chou is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 53 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 53 = 7 | 7 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1285609057 is valid because the calculated check digit 7 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1114926490 | JEROME GARY DAVIDSON MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology) | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 700-2336 |
| 1457350738 | DR. SHELDON JEROME DAVIDSON MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology) | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 700-2336 |
| 1336128669 | AVRAHAM WEISSMAN MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1811962087 | IRENA BAUMAN M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1275508483 | STEVEN CANTAMOUT M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1184699308 | MORRIS JAGODOWICZ Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1659346807 | ROYA MAANI M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1073588984 | MARK FARNUM M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1548235567 | STUART BLOOM D.O. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1720053507 | DR. STEPHEN FARNUM M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1477528255 | DR. KENNETH SOOHOO M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1821063603 | DR. ARSHAD KHAN M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1811962699 | DR. JOHNNY HARRISON M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1710952593 | DR. RAYMOND LAM M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-5375 |
| 1659349389 | DR. WALTER ERIC JACOBSON M.D. Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry) | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD IFL TOWER, 4TH FLOOR NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1942261235 | IRENA BAUMAN, M.D., INC Organization | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1184685489 | MORRIS JAGODOWICZ MD INC Organization | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1336100635 | NOSRATULLAH KHAJAVI, D.O. Organization | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1497716799 | STEPHEN FARNUM, M.D.,INC. Organization | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
| 1447211701 | STEVEN E CANTAMOUT MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Organization | Anesthesiology | 18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 (818) 885-8500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285609057, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on February 23, 2006
The provider is located at 18300 Roscoe Blvd Northridge, Ca 91325 and the phone number is (818) 885-5375
The provider's speciality is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Anesthesia for lens surgery, Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope and Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope.
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