Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Chao, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Astoria, NY

  • NPI 1861434706
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2510 30Th Ave
Astoria, NY 111022448
(718) 932-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2019
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #198377
Medicaid
NY #02516801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861434706. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
295
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$60,314
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 218 143 $247
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 41 38 $91
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 19 19 $58
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 17 16 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $24.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Steven Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Chao practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Astoria, NY.
Where does Dr. Steven Chao practice?
Dr. Steven Chao practices at 2510 30Th Ave, Astoria, NY 111022448. Office phone: 7189321000.
What is Dr. Steven Chao's NPI?
Dr. Steven Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861434706, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.