Kenneth Chao, M.D.
NPI 1942276589 · Neurology Physician · East Meadow, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Chao, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in East Meadow, NY (NPI 1942276589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942276589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 227038 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,872 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 648 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 376 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 374 | $205 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 121 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 451 | 142 |
| Gabapentin | 443 | 150 |
| Memantine Hcl | 247 | 75 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 162 | 47 |
| Pregabalin | 127 | 37 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 127 | 41 |
| Levetiracetam | 105 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$713 across 24 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
- 2006-02-24
- Last updated
- 2021-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Chao's NPI number?
- Kenneth Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942276589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Chao's specialty?
- Kenneth Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Chao located?
- Kenneth Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1530 Front St, East Meadow, NY 11554-2265.
- What is Kenneth Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Chao is (516) 520-3053.
- Does Kenneth Chao accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Chao's NPI (1942276589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.