Deardre Chao, MD
NPI 1770696395 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deardre Chao, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1770696395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770696395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11290R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
252 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 120 | $184 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 94 | $127 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 26 | $224 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 44 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 23 |
| Levofloxacin | 17 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | 12 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 11 | 11 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2010-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deardre Chao's NPI number?
- Deardre Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770696395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deardre Chao's specialty?
- Deardre Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Deardre Chao located?
- Deardre Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Corporate Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508-3870.
- What is Deardre Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deardre Chao is (800) 893-9698.
- Does Deardre Chao accept Medicare?
- Deardre Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deardre Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Deardre Chao's NPI (1770696395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.