Maurice Chao, DO
NPI 1245219542 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Cocoa Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maurice Chao, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Cocoa Beach, FL (NPI 1245219542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245219542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS0008629 (FL)
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
20 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
708 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 311 | $176 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 265 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 78 | $120 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 54 | $211 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$211 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 143 | 139 |
| Diazepam | 62 | 50 |
| Prednisone | 39 | 37 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 30 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 29 | 29 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 25 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-13
- Last updated
- 2009-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maurice Chao's NPI number?
- Maurice Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245219542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maurice Chao's specialty?
- Maurice Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maurice Chao located?
- Maurice Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3585.
- What is Maurice Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maurice Chao is (321) 799-7111.
- Does Maurice Chao accept Medicare?
- Maurice Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maurice Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Maurice Chao's NPI (1245219542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.