Daniel Chao, M.D.
NPI 1891011953 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Chao, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1891011953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891011953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A130361 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-14
- Last updated
- 2017-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Chao's NPI number?
- Daniel Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891011953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Chao's specialty?
- Daniel Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Chao located?
- Daniel Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-2604.
- What is Daniel Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Chao is (858) 434-6290.
- Does Daniel Chao accept Medicare?
- Daniel Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Chao's NPI (1891011953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.