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Rheumatology

Joseph Chiapella, MD

Works at hospitals in Chico, CA · Oroville, CA · California

Summary

Joseph Chiapella, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Chico, CA and Oroville, CA. NPI 1255374252. 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 Joseph Chiapella, 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ampla HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph Chiapella work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph Chiapella at 2 hospitals: Enloe Health and Oroville Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph Chiapella see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chico, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph Chiapella's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Joseph Chiapella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Chiapella 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 Joseph Chiapella?
(530) 342-4395, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph Chiapella's NPI number?
1255374252. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph Chiapella works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Chiapella 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 Joseph Chiapella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Chiapella as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ampla Health101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255374252
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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