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
- Primary practice
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222 Ashville Ave Ste 255
Cary, NC 275186130
(919) 859-1136
fax (919) 460-9993 - Mailing address
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2920 Highwoods Blvd
Raleigh, NC 276040010
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.