Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Chao, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Augusta, GA

  • NPI 1699062893
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1120 15Th St
Augusta, GA 309120004
(706) 721-2423
Mailing address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400
Augusta, GA 309012603

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2017
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #072258

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699062893. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
160
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,395
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 59 39 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 48 33 $95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 31 31 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 11 11 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$582
Transactions
66
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ViiV Healthcare Company 3 $242.94
ABBVIE INC. 56 $156.02
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $80.38
Shionogi Inc 1 $34.07
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC 1 $26.49
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $20.89
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $20.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$582

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
532
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$1,398,253
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 187 25 $762,405
Symtuza (Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf) Brand 50 0 $250,660
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 47 14 $2,628
Odefsey (Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala) Brand 45 0 $162,863
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 29 0 $524
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 25 0 $250
Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) Brand 23 0 $94,115
Lisinopril Generic 20 0 $154
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 17 0 $34
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 16 0 $193

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Chao practices Infectious Disease Physician in Augusta, GA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Chao practice?
Dr. Andrew Chao practices at 1120 15Th St, Augusta, GA 309120004. Office phone: 7067212423.
What is Dr. Andrew Chao's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699062893, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Andrew Chao does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.