2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1063745727 MD
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LAURA CHOW, MD

Medical Oncology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
89.4449/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$156.45
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA CHOW, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4449/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $156.45 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA CHOW, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4449 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA CHOW, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAURA CHOW, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2009

NPI 1063745727

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

89.4449/100 6.34490000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Washington

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA CHOW, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.4449/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 89.4449/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.4%
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 89.4449/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURA CHOW, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063745727. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURA CHOW, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA, 98109, with a listed phone of (206) 288-7222. NPI 1063745727 was issued on 09/14/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOW most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Medical Oncology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.4449/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8575), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109

Provider Details

NPI 1063745727
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/14/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.4449
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8575
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA CHOW, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE
HOUSTON, TX
TEXAS ONCOLOGY PA
AUSTIN, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAURA CHOW, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$156

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA CHOW, MD. To verify LAURA CHOW, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How LAURA CHOW, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHOW.

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA CHOW, MD's specialty?
LAURA CHOW, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: MD.
What is LAURA CHOW, MD's Medicare quality score?
LAURA CHOW, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4449/100 (Quality: 75.8575). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA CHOW, MD located?
LAURA CHOW, MD is located at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA, 98109. Phone: (206) 288-7222.
What is LAURA CHOW, MD's NPI number?
LAURA CHOW, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063745727, issued on 09/14/2009.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAURA CHOW, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA CHOW, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA CHOW, MD's credentials?
LAURA CHOW, MD's NPI is 1063745727 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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