Timothy Chao, MD
NPI 1255917944 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Chao, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1255917944).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255917944
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 51 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 37 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 28 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-22
- Last updated
- 2021-03-22
- Certified
- 2021-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Chao's NPI number?
- Timothy Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255917944, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Chao's specialty?
- Timothy Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Timothy Chao located?
- Timothy Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 W 5th St Ste 1229, Odessa, TX 79763-4206.
- What is Timothy Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Chao is (432) 620-1048.
- Does Timothy Chao accept Medicare?
- Timothy Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Chao's NPI (1255917944) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.