Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chao Li, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1154819290
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6035 Fairview RD
Charlotte, NC 282103256
(704) 295-3045

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2022
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2022-01210

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154819290. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,726
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$245,758
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 327 285 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 316 274 $121
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 168 110 $38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 151 151 $119
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 149 95 $499
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 131 131 $157
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 130 130 $142
92134 Imaging of retina 114 107 $37
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 86 78 $340
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 65 59 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 676. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,438
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 12 $1,863.83
Sight Sciences, Inc. 4 $237.14
Optinose US, Inc. 4 $89.63
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 4 $80.77
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $28.78
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 1 $27.80
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $27.21
AXOGEN 1 $25.80
Amgen Inc. 1 $21.84
Baxter Healthcare 1 $20.19
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $15.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,402
Travel and Lodging
$1,036

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
889
Patients
507
Total drug cost
$53,377
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 206 122 $6,233
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 171 92 $3,378
Ofloxacin Generic 154 88 $1,990
Latanoprost Generic 124 58 $3,360
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 91 83 $1,262
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 29 16 $505
Timolol Maleate Generic 25 12 $127
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 24 0 $1,538
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 17 14 $364
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 17 11 $15,746

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chao Li's medical specialty?
Dr. Chao Li practices Ophthalmology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Chao Li practice?
Dr. Chao Li practices at 6035 Fairview RD, Charlotte, NC 282103256. Office phone: 7042953045.
What is Dr. Chao Li's NPI?
Dr. Chao Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154819290, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chao Li accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chao Li accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chao Li commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.