JAMES Y. CHAO M.D. – NPI #1144455940
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES CHAO is a physician located in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144455940 to JAMES CHAO on May 22, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 15, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES CHAO below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES Y. CHAO

NPI Number
1144455940
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES Y. CHAO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
525 SOUTH DR STE 105
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4211
Phone: (650) 962-0242 Fax: (650) 962-8657
1 Other location(s):
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Phone: (650) 723-4000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 15, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A118680
207UN0901X
- Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology		 CA A118680
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 CA A118680
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A118680

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES CHAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • STANFORD HEALTH CARE
      300 PASTEUR DRIVE
      STANFORD, CA 94305
    • STANFORD HEALTH CARE - VALLEYCARE
      5555 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
      PLEASANTON, CA 94588

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