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Dr. James C. Chou, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional interests include: endoscopy

90 Libbey Industrial Parkway
Weymouth, MA 02189

(617) 657-6440

Dr. James C. Chou, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. James C. Chou, MD is affiliated with Atrius Health and ATRIUS HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

133 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Atrius Health

90 Libbey Industrial Parkway
Weymouth, MA 02189

(617) 657-6440

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood glucose reagent strip test

In 2023, Dr. James C. Chou, MD had a list price for blood glucose reagent strip test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

liver panel

In 2023, Dr. James C. Chou, MD had a list price for liver panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

blood glucose tests

glucose tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, Dr. James C. Chou, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood glucose tests, glucose tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	167
gastrointestinal procedures	130
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	180
lab tests	35
minimally invasive procedures	180
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	180

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	46
diagnostic procedures	160
doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	160
lab tests	154
minimally invasive procedures	160
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	160

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	60
diagnostic procedures	167
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	179
lab tests	163
minimally invasive procedures	179
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	167

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	75
diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	214
lab tests	237
minimally invasive procedures	214
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	59
diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	223
gastrointestinal procedures	190
lab tests	240
minimally invasive procedures	190
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	67
diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	199
gastrointestinal procedures	235
lab tests	187
minimally invasive procedures	235
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	11
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	40
diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	238
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	238
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	216

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	146
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	146
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2020

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	45
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	232
lab tests	190
minimally invasive procedures	232
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	49
Hispanic	14
Asian	24
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	51
diagnostic procedures	206
doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	219
lab tests	167
minimally invasive procedures	219
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Chou, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	182
doctor visit	152
gastrointestinal procedures	193
lab tests	146
minimally invasive procedures	193
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	201
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	2
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	177

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Chou, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James C. Chou, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	9
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. James C. Chou, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed residency at Winthrop University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency: Winthrop University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James C. Chou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrius Health

ATRIUS HEALTH INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James C. Chou, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$617 Creon $555	Humira $19	LINZESS $18	$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$578 XIFAXAN $381	Trulance $161	ENVIVE $35
AbbVie, Inc.	$372 Humira $154	Creon $120	Mavyret $81	Technivie $18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$292 ENTYVIO $145	MOTEGRITY $75	$73
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$234 $234
Other	$1,830 PENTASA $152	ENTYVIO $126	INGREZZA $115	talicia $91	STELARA $85	Other $1,261

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,817
Education	$106

Biography

Dr. James Chou works as an adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests encompass endoscopy. He is professionally affiliated with Atrius Health. Before performing his residency at Winthrop University Hospital, Dr. Chou attended SUNY Upstate Medical University for medical school. He speaks the following languages: Mandarin and Taiwanese.