Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cooper Chao, MD

Anesthesiology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1609818608
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley RD
Walnut Creek, CA 945983122
(925) 939-3000
fax (925) 947-5286
Mailing address
Po Box 7793
San Francisco, CA 941207793

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G47027
Medicaid
CA #00G470270

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609818608. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
356
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$52,449
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 153 153 $144
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 72 72 $117
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 70 70 $184
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 61 61 $149

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$166
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $79.15
Celltrion USA Inc. 1 $25.59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $23.86
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $18.85
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $18.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$140
Education
$26

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cooper Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Cooper Chao practices Anesthesiology Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Cooper Chao practice?
Dr. Cooper Chao practices at 1601 Ygnacio Valley RD, Walnut Creek, CA 945983122. Office phone: 9259393000.
What is Dr. Cooper Chao's NPI?
Dr. Cooper Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609818608, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Cooper Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.