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Ophthalmology

Jennifer R. Chao, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Jennifer R. Chao, MD is an ophthalmologist at 116 Fairview Ave N, Mirabella, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: (206) 254-1400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jennifer R. Chao had 127 Original Medicare patients and 3,790 services. NPI 1902002736. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 116 Fairview Ave N, Mirabella, Seattle, WA 98109 · Directions (7 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 254‑1400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Harborview Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Association of University Physicians
  • Medical school: Yale University School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jennifer R. 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 Jennifer R. Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer R. 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.
How many Medicare patients does Jennifer R. Chao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 3,790 services for Jennifer R. Chao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jennifer R. Chao's NPI number?
1902002736. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Jennifer R. Chao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients127
Services billed to Medicare3,790
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)2,880 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)282 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)162 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)136 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)115 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure62%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Osteoporosis26%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%

Hospitals where Jennifer R. Chao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer R. Chao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer R. Chao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Seattle

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902002736
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians