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Dr. Walter J. Chao, OD, AP

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1063502565

Dr. Walter J. Chao, OD, AP is an Optometry in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Qualified in 1982, 44 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
44
Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

7867 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6916
Phone: (954) 966-4335
Fax: (954) 966-4891
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OPC-1819 (FL)
Pediatric Optometrist Taxonomy 152WP0200X · Licence OPC-1819 (FL)
Acupuncturist Taxonomy 171100000X · Licence AP466 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1063502565
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD , AP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 13, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 4, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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