CHRISTINE J.J. CHAO O.D.
NPI 1437125523
Optometrist in Davis, CA

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1970 LAKE BLVD, STE 7, DAVIS, CA 95616(530) 756-9393(530) 756-9398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christine J.j. Chao O.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTINE J.J. CHAO O.D. (NPI 1437125523) is an individual optometrist in Davis, California, licensed in California (10612T) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437125523
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE J.J. CHAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address1970 LAKE BLVD, STE 7Davis, CA 95616-5663
Mailing Address1970 Lake Blvd, Ste 7Davis, CA 95616-5663 · (530) 756-9393 · Fax (530) 756-9398
Fax(530) 756-9398
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2016
NPI 1437125523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in CA · 10612T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1970 LAKE BLVD, Davis, CA 95616

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christine Joy Jee O.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU89020CA
Medicare PINFO423ACA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine J.j. Chao O.d. 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 ID1456254622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040127001125
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95616 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 4

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

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1970 LAKE BLVD, SUITE 2
DAVIS, CA 95616
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1970 LAKE BLVD, SUITE 4
DAVIS, CA 95616
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1970 LAKE BLVD, #2
DAVIS, CA 95616
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
1970 LAKE BLVD, SUITE 1
DAVIS, CA 95616

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 Christine Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Chao is 1437125523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006. The provider is also known as Christine Joy Jee O.D..

Where is Christine Chao located?

Christine Chao practices at 1970 Lake Blvd Ste 7, Davis, CA 95616. The listed phone number is (530) 756-9393.

What is Christine Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christine Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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.

What insurance does Christine Chao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Christine 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 Christine Chao was last updated on November 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.