John C Chow, M.D.
John C Chow, M.D. has practiced legal medicine for 35+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5088dNPPES updated 2012-05-31 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 S San Mateo Drive Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94401
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 = better1.32%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
630
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
910
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,897
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $608k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$42 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 John C Chow's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Albany Medical College
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.
Taxonomy: 173000000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1991)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Legal Medicine Care With John C Chow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John C Chow for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to San Mateo 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 John C Chow
Dr. Chow is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Mateo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 347-0063.
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 John C Chow
Practice Location
101 S San Mateo Drive Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94401
Mailing Address
101 S San Mateo Drive Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94401
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