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SAMANTHA KATHERINE CHAO MD
NPI 1295357929
Emergency Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI

Active since May 15, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109(734) 936-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 29, 2024, May 15, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Samantha Katherine Chao Md NPPES

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

SAMANTHA KATHERINE CHAO MD (NPI 1295357929) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301509152) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295357929
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA KATHERINE CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5000
Mailing Address3621 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48108-1633 · (734) 647-5299
Phone(734) 936-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1295357929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301509152
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12215 Fuller RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105-2303 · Phone (734) 769-7100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Samantha Katherine Chao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
75 services75 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
37 services37 patients
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308
A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.
16 services15 patients
Ultrasound scan of chest 76604
An ultrasound scan of the chest is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures within your chest, such as your heart and lungs. It's a safe, painless method that helps doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48109 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.35 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $25.58 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

LOKMAN SUNG MD
Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2ND FLOOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECP PATHOLOGY
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (800) 862-7284
SAMEER DEV SAINI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-4000
KYLE DAVID PERRY MD
Pathology (Cytopathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-4000
DR. DAVID ALEXANDER STEWART M.D.
Pediatrics
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 12TH FLOOR C.S. MOTT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ROOM 525
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 763-5302
DR. MICHAEL EDMUND WATSON MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-4000
CARRIE KRAEGER PORTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-6666
DENISE LYNN BERRY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-4000
KETTI SOPHIA PETERSEN MD
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Washtenaw County (734) 936-4000

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 Samantha Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Chao is 1295357929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2020.

Where is Samantha Chao located?

Samantha Chao practices at 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The listed phone number is (734) 936-4000.

What is Samantha Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Samantha Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Chao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Samantha Chao accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Samantha 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 Samantha Chao was last updated on February 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.