Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Chao, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · San Gabriel, CA

  • NPI 1013953108
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
121 S del Mar Ave, Suite A
San Gabriel, CA 917761345
(626) 287-0401
fax (626) 287-1457

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
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #OPT 10301 TPA
Medicaid
CA #SD0103010

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013953108. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
292
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$22,950
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 102 84 $39
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 78 73 $53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 60 60 $141
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 33 25 $98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 19 19 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$253
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $186.38
CooperVision Inc. 2 $66.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$253

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Chao practices Optometrist in San Gabriel, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Chao practice?
Dr. Karen Chao practices at 121 S del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 917761345. Office phone: 6262870401.
What is Dr. Karen Chao's NPI?
Dr. Karen Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013953108, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (HCPCS 92082); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.