Karen Chao, MD
NPI 1194187104 · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Chao, MD is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1194187104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194187104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A180664 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,986 across 16 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)
- 999 N 92nd St Ste 730Milwaukee, WI 53226-4875Phone: (414) 266-6800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-28
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Chao's NPI number?
- Karen Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194187104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Chao's specialty?
- Karen Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Chao located?
- Karen Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
- What is Karen Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Chao is (650) 497-8000.
- Does Karen Chao accept Medicare?
- Karen Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Chao's NPI (1194187104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.