Lawrence Chao, M.D.
NPI 1700896370 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Chao, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1700896370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700896370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A55511 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,576 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 553 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 149 | $69 |
| Application of Low Energy Heat97026 | 138 | $5 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Massage, Each 15 Minutes97124 | 138 | $38 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 129 | $156 |
| Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes97813 | 121 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,521 | 488 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 961 | 303 |
| Losartan Potassium | 777 | 238 |
| Metformin Hcl | 679 | 215 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 435 | 141 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 347 | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,320 across 85 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Chao's NPI number?
- Lawrence Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700896370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Chao's specialty?
- Lawrence Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Chao located?
- Lawrence Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2645 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1633.
- What is Lawrence Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Chao is (415) 333-3302.
- Does Lawrence Chao accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Chao's NPI (1700896370) 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.