Kuang-Hwa Chao, M.D.
NPI 1073721569 · Radiation Oncology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Radiation Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kuang-Hwa Chao, M.D. is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1073721569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073721569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Radiation Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A104893 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,227 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Intra-Fraction Localization and Tracking of Target Or Patient Motion During Delivery of Radiation Therapy (eg,3d Positional Tracking, Gating, 3d Surface Tracking), Each Fraction of TreatmentG6017 | 697 | $159 |
| Ct Guidance for Insertion of Radiation Therapy Fields77014 | 646 | $154 |
| Intensity Modulated Treatment Delivery, Single Or Multiple Fields/Arcs,via Narrow Spatially and Temporally Modulated Beams, Binary, Dynamic Mlc, Per Treatment SessionG6015 | 625 | $493 |
| Calculation of Radiation Therapy Dose77300 | 395 | $83 |
| Gallium Ga-68 Gozetotide, Diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 MillicurieA9596 | 353 | $1,064 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 55 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 33 | 29 |
| Diazepam | 25 | 23 |
| Bicalutamide | 16 | — |
| Baclofen | 11 | — |
| Relugolixbrand: Orgovyx | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,661 across 63 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2637 Shadelands DrWalnut Creek, CA 94598-2512Phone: (925) 954-6710Fax: (925) 954-6711
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2024-11-13
- Certified
- 2024-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kuang-Hwa Chao's NPI number?
- Kuang-Hwa Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073721569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kuang-Hwa Chao's specialty?
- Kuang-Hwa Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Radiation Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kuang-Hwa Chao located?
- Kuang-Hwa Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 575 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2443.
- What is Kuang-Hwa Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kuang-Hwa Chao is (925) 954-6710.
- Does Kuang-Hwa Chao accept Medicare?
- Kuang-Hwa Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kuang-Hwa Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kuang-Hwa Chao's NPI (1073721569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.