Denver Chao, M.D.
NPI 1235433285 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Denver Chao, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1235433285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235433285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A107436 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
27 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 27 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 26 |
| Cefadroxil | 24 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 20 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-01-05
- Last updated
- 2021-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denver Chao's NPI number?
- Denver Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235433285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Denver Chao's specialty?
- Denver Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Denver Chao located?
- Denver Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721-1324.
- What is Denver Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Denver Chao is (559) 499-6439.
- Does Denver Chao accept Medicare?
- Denver Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Denver Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Denver Chao's NPI (1235433285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.