Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chay Bae, D.O.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Laguna Hills, CA

  • NPI 1861926982
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
26538 Moulton Pkwy., Suite 38E
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 448-0656
fax (949) 425-2465

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A18562

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861926982. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
446
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$34,210
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 139 68 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 131 63 $134
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 72 36 $43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 33 33 $180
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 23 18 $194
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 21 21 $46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 12 $94
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 13 11 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Laguna Hills Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
777
Patients
267
Total drug cost
$42,712
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 230 90 $20,673
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 141 48 $7,350
Prednisone Generic 83 34 $587
Colchicine Generic 39 16 $4,340
Allopurinol Generic 38 0 $486
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 34 16 $968
Leflunomide Generic 34 11 $2,694
Folic Acid Generic 28 14 $174
Sulfasalazine Dr (Sulfasalazine) Brand 27 0 $1,461
Meloxicam Generic 25 15 $126

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chay Bae's medical specialty?
Dr. Chay Bae practices Rheumatology Physician in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Chay Bae practice?
Dr. Chay Bae practices at 26538 Moulton Pkwy., Suite 38E, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Office phone: 9494480656.
What is Dr. Chay Bae's NPI?
Dr. Chay Bae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861926982, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chay Bae accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chay Bae accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chay Bae commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.