Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Chao, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Cary, NC

  • NPI 1720061435
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
222 Ashville Ave Ste 255
Cary, NC 275186130
(919) 859-1136
fax (919) 460-9993
Mailing address
2920 Highwoods Blvd
Raleigh, NC 276040010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 17, 2021
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9901141
Medicaid
NC #89130CT

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720061435. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
370
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$26,351
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 127 122 $87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $108
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 40 39 $32
81003 Automated urinalysis test 39 37 $2
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 38 36 $123
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 37 37 $47
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 22 22 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in Cary Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$48,715
Transactions
57
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 51 $45,213.06
Pfizer INC. 4 $2,084.97
Abbott Laboratories 1 $1,400.00
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $17.04

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$37,600
Travel and Lodging
$4,910
Consulting Fee
$4,120
Food and Beverage
$2,086

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
97
Patients
96
Total drug cost
$841
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 32 32 $245
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 22 22 $313
Prednisone Generic 16 15 $20
Mupirocin Generic 14 14 $133
Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) Brand 13 13 $130

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Chao practices Family Medicine Physician in Cary, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Chao practice?
Dr. Christopher Chao practices at 222 Ashville Ave Ste 255, Cary, NC 275186130. Office phone: 9198591136.
What is Dr. Christopher Chao's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720061435, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.