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Active NPI 1396136057 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lucy Chao , MD

Dermatology • Everett, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lucy Chao, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Everett, WA. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2022, Dr. Chao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4004 COLBY AVE.

Dr. Chao is affiliated with Optum Care Washington Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4004 Colby Ave

Everett, WA 982016203

Telephone 4253395417
Fax 4253395429
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Optum Care Washington Pllc Facility NPI 1225207384

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Everett, WA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -14.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Everett, WA (397 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chao (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Everett Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
815 173 $17.75 $6.65
17000 Destruction of skin growth
257 222 $188.50 $56.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
239 210 $240.98 $90.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
119 92 $343.39 $126.26
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
94 91 $293.25 $93.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
85 79 $328.00 $113.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
63 63 $311.73 $108.53
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
30 24 $155.50 $50.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
27 27 $462.56 $152.08
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
17 17 $458.50 $162.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-17
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License WA MD61271411

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2214760 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optum Care Washington Pllc

4004 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 982016203

Phone: 2062890966

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1225533458

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1235394560

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1336599208

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356875835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1538255294

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michelle Draper , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1578573648

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2026

Registered at 7600 EVERGREEN WAY, EVERETT, WA 982036421 (Tel: 2068605414)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2025

Dermatology (License #MD61271411 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2022

Registered at 4004 COLBY AVE, EVERETT, WA 982016203 (Tel: 4253395417)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 16, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 5127, EVERETT, WA 982065127 (Tel: 4253048431)

📍
Updated Practice Location July 01, 2019

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE # 8036, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049885114)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2019

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE # 8036, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049885114)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2019

Dermatology (License #312722 in LA)

📍
Updated Practice Location July 06, 2018

Registered at 4646 N MARINE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60640 (Tel: 7735645235)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2018

Registered at 4646 N MARINE DR, CHICAGO, IL 606405759 (Tel: 7735645235)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2018

Recorded as LUCY CHAO, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #125.071871 in IL)

NPI Profile Active May 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 10, 2016

Registered at 240 E HURON ST, SUITE 1-200, CHICAGO, IL 606112909 (Tel: 3125037975)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 10, 2016

Registered at 600 N MCCLURG CT, APT 704, CHICAGO, IL 606113044 (Tel: 5109364742)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 10, 2016

Recorded as LUCY CHAO

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 16, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396136057
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 16, 2015
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7600 Evergreen Way

Everett, WA 982036421

Phone: 2068605414

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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