Dr Cha Choukao Thao, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Lodi, CA

Dr Cha Choukao Thao, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lodi, California. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Elica Health Centers and his current practice location is 2401 W Turner Rd Ste 450, Lodi, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 370-1700.

Dr Cha Choukao Thao is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A6749) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245230069.

Contact Information

Dr Cha Choukao Thao, DO
2401 W Turner Rd Ste 450,
Lodi, CA 95242-2191
(209) 370-1700
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Cha Choukao Thao
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location2401 W Turner Rd Ste 450, Lodi, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Cha Choukao Thao attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245230069
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507888286
  • Enrollment ID: I20051221000915

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cha Choukao Thao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245230069NPI-NPPES
00AX67490MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 20A6749 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elica Health Centers438570684519

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Cha Choukao Thao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameElica Health Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548425853
PECOS PAC ID: 4385706845
Enrollment ID: O20090818000598

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Cha Choukao Thao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Cha Choukao Thao, DO
1860 Howe Ave Ste 440,
Sacramento, CA 95825-1098

Ph: (916) 454-2345
Dr Cha Choukao Thao, DO
2401 W Turner Rd Ste 450,
Lodi, CA 95242-2191

Ph: (209) 370-1700

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