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Dr. David J Chao, MD

Individual provider Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · NPI 1730290289

Dr. David J Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego, California. Graduated from Northwestern University Womans Medical School in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Northwestern University Womans Medical School
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

8901 Activity Rd
San Diego, CA 92126-4427
Phone: (844) 627-4763
Fax: (858) 571-1933
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Specialties & licences

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XX0005X · Licence G78677 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1730290289
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 31, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 9, 2015

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Also practisesSPORTS MEDICINE
Medical schoolNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY WOMANS MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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