Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Chao, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Sugar Land, TX
- NPI 1346277043
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 15.0 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
17510 West Grand Parkway, Suite 400
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 341-3036
fax (281) 341-3015
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 14, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L8080
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346277043. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,478
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$340,829
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 841 | 116 | $114 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 746 | 98 | $205 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 216 | 143 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 162 | 114 | $86 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 89 | 36 | $71 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 69 | 69 | $159 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 55 | 16 | $71 | |
95811 |
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | 48 | 46 | $118 | |
95810 |
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | 44 | 43 | $114 | |
95806 |
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | 40 | 40 | $42 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Sugar Land Specialist, average services per provider: 2,303. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,348
Patients
468
Total drug cost
$153,909
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 208 | 74 | $3,029 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 133 | 28 | $95,967 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 114 | 47 | $730 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 109 | 43 | $2,345 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 99 | 35 | $3,667 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 97 | 45 | $1,011 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 95 | 19 | $612 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 95 | 37 | $878 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 64 | 16 | $186 |
| Azelastine Hcl | Generic | 62 | 38 | $2,327 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. David Chao practices Specialist in Sugar Land, TX.
Where does Dr. David Chao practice?
Dr. David Chao practices at 17510 West Grand Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Office phone: 2813413036.
What is Dr. David Chao's NPI?
Dr. David Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346277043, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.