Whitney Chiao, MD
NPI 1316500101 · Otolaryngology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Whitney Chiao, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1316500101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316500101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 194659 (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
7 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
164 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $110 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 26 | $164 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $199 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 22 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$511 across 2 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)
- 420 Delaware St Se, Mmc 396Minneapolis, MN 55455Phone: (612) 625-7692
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-17
- Last updated
- 2024-08-28
- Certified
- 2024-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whitney Chiao's NPI number?
- Whitney Chiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316500101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Whitney Chiao's specialty?
- Whitney Chiao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Whitney Chiao located?
- Whitney Chiao's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Whitney Chiao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Whitney Chiao is (650) 853-2952.
- Does Whitney Chiao accept Medicare?
- Whitney Chiao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Whitney Chiao's NPI active?
- Yes — Whitney Chiao's NPI (1316500101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.