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Optometry

Julie J. Chao, OD

Sees patients in Bellflower, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Julie J. Chao, OD is an optometrist at 9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706. Phone: (562) 461-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1487159414. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706 · Directions
  • Phone: (562) 461‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Optometry school: graduated 2018 (8 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julie J. Chao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Julie J. Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie J. Chao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Julie J. Chao's NPI number?
1487159414. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Julie J. Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Julie J. Chao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Bellflower

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellflower, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Graduation year2018 (8 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487159414
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians