Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Jim Chou

Gastroenterology
Ardalan Babaknia M D Professional Corp.
15775 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 240, 
Irvine, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
Ardalan Babaknia M D Professional Corp.
15775 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 240, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Jim Chou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California.

Dr. Chou is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ardalan Babaknia M D Professional Corp.
15775 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 240, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chou has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jim Chou

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jim Chou?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jim Chou by calling their office at 949-753-8844. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jim Chou a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jim Chou is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jim Chou specialize in?

While Dr. Jim Chou is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Jim Chou accept my insurance?

Dr. Jim Chou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-753-8844 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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