Quick answers
- Where does Tom Chao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Placentia, CA and Long Beach, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Tom Chao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Tom Chao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tom 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 Tom Chao?
- (949) 491-9991, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Tom Chao's NPI number?
- 1710117163. 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 Tom Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 306Placentia, CA 92870 (949) 491‑9991
- 3711 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90807 (949) 491‑9991
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tom Chao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Newport Care Medical Group Inc21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Placentia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Placentia, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710117163 |
| 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
- 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