Benedict Tien Chou, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Benedict Tien Chou is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Benedict Tien Chou, M.D. practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in San Francisco, CA. Trained at New York University School of Medicine (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1616dNPPES updated 2021-12-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2238 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115-3416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
341
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,073
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $775k
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$950 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Benedict Tien Chou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 23, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194102
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Benedict Tien Chou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benedict Tien Chou for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Francisco 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 Benedict Tien Chou
Dr. Chou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 833-0772.
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 Benedict Tien Chou
Practice Location
2238 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115-3416
Mailing Address
2238 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115-3416
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