Mimi Chao, M.D.
NPI 1609091602 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Madera, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mimi Chao, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Madera, CA (NPI 1609091602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609091602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 74012 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$762 across 20 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)
- 1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 301Mesa, AZ 85202-4773Phone: (480) 412-7120Fax: (480) 412-5611
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-16
- Last updated
- 2025-07-23
- Certified
- 2025-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mimi Chao's NPI number?
- Mimi Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609091602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mimi Chao's specialty?
- Mimi Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mimi Chao located?
- Mimi Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9300 Valley Childrens Pl # Ge07, Madera, CA 93636-8761.
- What is Mimi Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mimi Chao is (559) 353-6277.
- Does Mimi Chao accept Medicare?
- Mimi Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mimi Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Mimi Chao's NPI (1609091602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.