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Nephrology

Michael Chau, DO

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Michael Chau, DO (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Diego, CA. NPI 1588036719. 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 Michael Chau, 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

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Michael Chau work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael Chau at 1 hospital: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Michael Chau see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Marcos, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael Chau's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Michael Chau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Chau 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 Michael Chau?
(833) 574-2273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael Chau's NPI number?
1588036719. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Michael Chau works

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

Group practices

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

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

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588036719
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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