Simon Chao, MD
NPI 1780898676 · Anesthesiology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simon Chao, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1780898676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780898676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200401041 (NC)
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
140 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 40 | $40 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 24 | $92 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 16 | $191 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 16 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 15 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 15 | $186 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-09
- Last updated
- 2019-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simon Chao's NPI number?
- Simon Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780898676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simon Chao's specialty?
- Simon Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simon Chao located?
- Simon Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6983.
- What is Simon Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simon Chao is (336) 768-3212.
- Does Simon Chao accept Medicare?
- Simon Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simon Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Simon Chao's NPI (1780898676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.