Mr John Chao, DPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Santa Monica, CA

Mr John Chao, DPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Matrix Physical Therapy And Wellness Pc and his current practice location is 1821 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 828-2188.

Mr John Chao is licensed to practice in California (license number PT32008) 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 1649324260.

Contact Information

Mr John Chao, DPT
1821 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2188
(310) 829-1379

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMr John Chao
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience19 Years
Location1821 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, 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:
  • Mr John Chao graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649324260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517064843
  • Enrollment ID: I20070522000395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr John Chao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649324260NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist PT32008 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Matrix Physical Therapy And Wellness Pc741624366214

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. Mr John Chao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMatrix Physical Therapy And Wellness Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790238418
PECOS PAC ID: 7416243662
Enrollment ID: O20160914001499

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. Mr John Chao 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
Mr John Chao, DPT
1720 Pacific Ave, # 115,
Venice, CA 90291-4163

Ph: (214) 529-2682
Mr John Chao, DPT
1821 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Ph: (310) 828-2188

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