Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Lawrence C Chao, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1700812997

Dr. Lawrence C Chao, MD is an Ophthalmology in Irvine, California. Graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1993, 33 years ago. Practices with Lawrence CHI Chao MD a Professional Corporation, a 2-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
33
Trained at
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
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

2500 Alton Pkwy Ste 102
Irvine, CA 92606-5024
Phone: (949) 679-2426
Fax: (949) 679-2616
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1955 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 120, Fullerton, CA 92835-3653 — (949) 679-2426

Specialties & licences

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0120X · Licence G84067 (CA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence G84067 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1700812997
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 23, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 23, 2022
Certification dateMarch 23, 2022
Mailing address2500 Alton Pkwy Ste 102, Irvine, CA 92606-5032

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Group practice Lawrence Chi Chao Md A Professional Corporation — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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