John Chao, DPT
NPI 1649324260 · Physical Therapist · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Chao, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1649324260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649324260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PT32008 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
2,446 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 1,107 | $26 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 1,007 | $22 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 178 | $36 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 123 | $33 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 16 | $74 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 15 | $109 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Chao's NPI number?
- John Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649324260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Chao's specialty?
- John Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is John Chao located?
- John Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1821 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
- What is John Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Chao is (310) 828-2188.
- Does John Chao accept Medicare?
- John Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — John Chao's NPI (1649324260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.