Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Chen Chao work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Chen Chao at 2 hospitals: BSA Hospital and Northwest Texas Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Chen Chao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Amarillo, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Chen Chao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
- Does Chen Chao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chen 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 Chen Chao?
- (806) 353-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Chen Chao's NPI number?
- 1780200816. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Chen Chao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chen Chao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450231
- Northwest Texas HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450209
Practice locations
Addresses where Chen Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 6842 Plum Creek DrAmarillo, TX 79124 (806) 353‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chen Chao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Allergy Arts LLP4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Amarillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amarillo, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780200816 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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