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DR. TIMOTHY RU CHAO MD
NPI 1255917944
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Odessa, TX

Active since March 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229, ODESSA, TX 79763(432) 620-1048 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy Ru Chao Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TIMOTHY RU CHAO MD (NPI 1255917944) is an individual student in an organized health care education/training program in Odessa, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255917944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy390200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY RU CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address701 W 5TH ST STE 1229Odessa, TX 79763-4206
Mailing Address701 W 5th St Ste 1229Odessa, TX 79763-4206 · (432) 620-1048
Phone(432) 620-1048
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2021
✔ NPI 1255917944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
Taxonomy Code390200000X
Definition
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229, Odessa, TX 79763
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Timothy Ru Chao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072915792
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260623005100
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Chao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bsw Geode Clinicians Of Texas PLLC
343 mi
Psychiatry
610 S WATTERS RD STE 130
Allen, TX 75013
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790482834 (469) 854-3263
Geode Health Of Texas, PLLC
343 mi
Psychiatry
610 S WATTERS RD STE 130
Allen, TX 75013
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851037162 (469) 854-3263

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RACHEL WAI
Family Medicine
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5238
MADHURI ERANKI MD
Internal Medicine
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5375
DR. OMEED PAKNEJAD MD
Family Medicine
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5238
NGUYEN PHAM MD
Family Medicine
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5238
DR. AMMARA GUL MAHMOOD MD
Family Medicine
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5238
ANDREA IHEGWORD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 703-5238
AARON RICHARD KUBOSUMI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 620-1048
KEELY CHAPMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
701 W 5TH ST STE 1229
ODESSA, TX 79763
Ector County (432) 620-1048

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Timothy Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Chao is 1255917944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2021.

Where is Timothy Chao located?

Timothy Chao practices at 701 W 5th St Ste 1229, Odessa, TX 79763. The listed phone number is (432) 620-1048.

What is Timothy Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.

Is Timothy Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Chao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Timothy Chao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Chao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bsw Geode Clinicians Of Texas PLLC (Allen, TX) and Geode Health Of Texas, PLLC (Allen, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Timothy Chao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Chao accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Timothy Chao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Chao was last updated on March 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.