Allen Chinpin Chou, MD
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Allen Chinpin Chou is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Garden Grove, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
With over 51 years in internal medicine, Allen Chinpin Chou, MD is a long-established geriatrician in Garden Grove. With 51+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Garden Grove area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
12665 Garden Grove Blvd Suite 502-B, Garden Grove, CA 92843-1901
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.6%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
319
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,881
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $469k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Allen Chinpin Chou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Allen Chinpin Chou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Allen Chinpin Chou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Garden Grove required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allen Chinpin Chou
Dr. Chou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Garden Grove, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 534-2222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Allen Chinpin Chou
Practice Location
12665 Garden Grove Blvd Suite 502-B, Garden Grove, CA 92843-1901
Mailing Address
12665 Garden Grove Blvd Suite 502-B, Garden Grove, CA 92843-1901
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