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Active NPI 1447600309 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Celia Difan Chao , DO

Ophthalmology • Salinas, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Celia Chao, DO is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Salinas, CA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Chao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 153 CAYUGA ST.

Dr. Chao maintains professional affiliations with Regional Eyecare Services Pc, Bethel Eye Center Medical Corporation, Sani Eye Center Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

153 Cayuga St

Salinas, CA 939012626

Telephone 8312962561
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sani Eye Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1477562148

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Salinas, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -9.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.0 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Salinas, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chao (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Salinas Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
656 357 $175.00 $134.77
92134 Imaging of retina
649 347 $125.00 $43.32
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
509 369 $85.00 $26.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
173 173 $250.00 $176.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
156 129 $125.00 $37.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
118 113 $120.00 $68.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
60 36 $2500.00 $562.10
92025 Ct scan of cornea
57 50 $85.00 $36.08
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
52 51 $150.00 $11.47
67028 Injection of drug into eye
52 19 $500.00 $120.81
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
52 19 $100.00 $68.32
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
42 41 $200.00 $38.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
36 35 $220.00 $52.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 21 $150.00 $95.35
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
18 18 $100.00 $30.04
92250 Photography of the retina
12 12 $150.00 $40.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-02
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA 20A16425

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License NC 218638

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bethel Eye Center Medical Corporation

266 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900044390

Phone: 2137396900

Regional Eyecare Services Pc

120 W Hellman Ave, Monterey Park, CA 917541209

Phone: 6262622082

Sani Eye Center Inc.

522 Broadway St, King City, CA 939303243

Phone: 8313869664

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Amanda Lafuente , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1962914127

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location June 02, 2020

Registered at 153 CAYUGA ST, SALINAS, CA 939012626 (Tel: 8312962561)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2020

Registered at 1315 LAS TABLAS RD, TEMPLETON, CA 934659759 (Tel: 8054342533)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #20A16425 in CA)

NPI Profile Active June 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 21, 2016

Registered at 11129 RUTLEDGE DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 208782501 (Tel: 3019220808)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2016

Registered at 11129 RUTLEDGE DR, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 208782501 (Tel: 3019220808)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2016

Recorded as CELIA CHAO, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #218638 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447600309
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 21, 2016
Last Update: June 02, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1315 Las Tablas Rd

Templeton, CA 934659759

Phone: 8054342533

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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