Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Csc Aquisition, Llc. Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 779-7316 to request Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3 Richland Medical Park Dr
Suite 500
Columbia, SC 29203-6854

Phone 1: (803) 779-7316

Fax: (803) 343-2538
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jim Chungshan Chow
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870480197
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1891768487
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 30, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jim Chungshan Chow has been primarily specialized in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
  • Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
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    MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
    The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Csc Aquisition, Llc


Practice Locations

3 Richland Medical Park Dr
Suite 500
Columbia, SC 29203-6854

Phone: (803) 779-7316
Fax: (803) 343-2538
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, June 30, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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