Dr. Derek H Chao

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Derek H Chao, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Redondo Beach, California. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Mary Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Derek H Chao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group. Dr. Derek H Chao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Derek H Chao at 502 Torrance Blvd to request Dr. Derek H Chao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 502 Torrance Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3413


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Derek H Chao
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082602263
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Nephrology

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Derek H Chao attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609818863
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 17, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Derek H Chao

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Derek H Chao has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 27 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group


Practice Locations

502 Torrance Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3413
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, May 1, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 17, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Derek H Chao [NPI: 1609818863]Internal Medicine, Nephrology