Dr. Andrew Chao
Family Practice in Westminster, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Andrew Chao, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Westminster, California. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Placentia Linda Hospital. Dr. Andrew Chao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including First Choice Physician Partners. Dr. Andrew Chao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Andrew Chao at 15302 Brookhurst St to request Dr. Andrew Chao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Andrew Chao |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8325077092 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 45 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Andrew Chao attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1780621755
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Andrew Chao
Medical Licenses
Dr. Andrew Chao has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 20A4859 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| R2A51 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Placentia, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- First Choice Physician Partners
| First Choice Physician Partners | 79 |
Practice Locations
15302 Brookhurst St
Westminster, CA 92683-7099
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, April 3, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, June 24, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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