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

Joseph Alan Chiapella, MD

Individual provider Rheumatology Physician · NPI 1255374252

Joseph Alan Chiapella, MD is a Rheumatology in Chico, California. Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979, 47 years ago. Practices with Ampla Health, a 106-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
47
Trained at
Tulane University 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

1423 Magnolia Ave
Chico, CA 95926-3226
Phone: (530) 896-7455
Fax: (530) 896-1730
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Specialties & licences

Rheumatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence G387180 (CA)
Hospitalist Physician Taxonomy 208M00000X · Licence G387180 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1255374252
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJune 14, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMay 30, 2008

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyRHEUMATOLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolTULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1979 (47 years in practice)
Group practice Ampla Health — 106 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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