Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James J. Chao work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James J. Chao at 5 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James J. Chao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Temecula, CA, Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James J. Chao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does James J. Chao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. 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.
- What is the phone number for James J. Chao?
- (844) 627-4763, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James J. Chao's NPI number?
- 1093740789. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James J. Chao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Chao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050026
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050100
- Temecula Valley HospitalTemecula, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050775
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 27699 Jefferson Ave, Suite 201Temecula, CA 92590 (844) 627‑4763
- 499 N El Camino Real, Suite C200Encinitas, CA 92024 (844) 627‑4763
- 5395 Ruffin Rd, Suite 102San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 598‑5291
- 7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939‑3400
- 8901 Activity RdSan Diego, CA 92126
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James J. Chao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
- Health Allies Clinic Inc16 clinicians in the group
- James J Chao MD Facs a Professional Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery doctors in California →
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093740789 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians