Celia Chao, D.O.
NPI 1447600309 · Ophthalmology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Celia Chao, D.O. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1447600309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447600309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 218638 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 654 | 175 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 295 | 186 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 152 | 111 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 136 | 82 |
| Timolol Maleate | 123 | 46 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 101 | 42 |
| Cyclosporine | 89 | 31 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-21
- Last updated
- 2020-06-02
- Certified
- 2020-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Celia Chao's NPI number?
- Celia Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447600309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Celia Chao's specialty?
- Celia Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Celia Chao located?
- Celia Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 153 Cayuga St, Salinas, CA 93901-2626.
- What is Celia Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Celia Chao is (831) 296-2561.
- Does Celia Chao accept Medicare?
- Celia Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Celia Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Celia Chao's NPI (1447600309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.