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Orthopedic Surgery

David J. Chao, MD

Sees patients in Temecula, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

David J. Chao, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Temecula, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1730290289. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David J. Chao, 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

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Northwestern University Womans Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does David J. Chao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Temecula, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David J. Chao's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
Does David J. Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David 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.
Does David J. Chao offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says David J. Chao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for David J. Chao?
(844) 627-4763, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David J. Chao's NPI number?
1730290289. 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 David J. Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Temecula

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Womans Medical School
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730290289
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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