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Family Practice

Colin N. Chao, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Colin N. Chao, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Durham, NC. NPI 1053948083. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Colin N. Chao, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
6Years since medical school (graduated 2020)
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Colin N. Chao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Colin N. Chao at 1 hospital: Duke University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Colin N. Chao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Apex, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Colin N. Chao's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Colin N. Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colin N. Chao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Colin N. Chao offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Colin N. Chao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Colin N. Chao?
(919) 367-9355, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Colin N. Chao's NPI number?
1053948083. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Colin N. Chao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colin N. Chao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Colin N. Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Colin N. Chao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.458 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Apex

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Apex, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year2020
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053948083
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians