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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
- Primary practice
-
2510 30Th Ave
Astoria, NY 111022448
(718) 932-1000
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $24.93 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.