Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jeffrey Chao, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1831139435
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4147 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 921162509
(619) 281-1932
fax (619) 281-1947

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A60479

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831139435. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
841
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$86,684
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 389 50 $107
90838 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 1 hour 265 24 $110
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 84 34 $67
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 69 23 $83
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 34 16 $133

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$518
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alkermes, Inc. 7 $160.64
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 5 $118.52
ABBVIE INC. 4 $86.07
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 5 $82.87
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 2 $40.98
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $29.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$518

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
438
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$93,123
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 49 11 $2,291
Buspirone Hcl Generic 48 0 $1,703
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 39 0 $2,055
Trazodone Hcl Generic 39 0 $740
Gabapentin Generic 35 0 $667
Lorazepam Generic 35 11 $275
Sertraline Hcl Generic 32 0 $372
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) Brand 30 0 $4,018
Lamotrigine Generic 24 0 $623
Clonazepam Generic 20 0 $125

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jeffrey Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Jeffrey Chao practices Psychiatry Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Jeffrey Chao practice?
Dr. Jeffrey Chao practices at 4147 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 921162509. Office phone: 6192811932.
What is Dr. Jeffrey Chao's NPI?
Dr. Jeffrey Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831139435, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jeffrey Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90838); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.