CYNTHIA T. CHAO M.D. – NPI #1124164207
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

CYNTHIA CHAO is a surgeon located in BIDDEFORD, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124164207 to CYNTHIA CHAO on January 29, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jul 14, 2017. 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 CYNTHIA CHAO below.

NPI Profile for
CYNTHIA T. CHAO

NPI Number
1124164207
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CYNTHIA T. CHAO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 204
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-9450
Phone: (207) 284-2630 Fax:
Mailing address
9 HEALTH CARE DRIVE
SUITE 204
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 284-2630 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CYNTHIA CHAO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA8246076
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
WA MD00037878

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Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CYNTHIA CHAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CTR
      2845 GREENBRIER RD
      GREEN BAY, WI 54311
    • LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
      1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121
      PORTLAND, OR 97210
    • LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK MEDICAL CENTER
      19300 SW 65TH AVENUE
      TUALATIN, OR 97062

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