CHAU MINH NGO M.D.
NPI 1477613339
Internal Medicine in Laguna Beach, CA

Active since December 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
362 3RD ST, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651(949) 494-0761(949) 497-9922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Chau Minh Ngo M.d. NPPES

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

CHAU MINH NGO M.D. (NPI 1477613339) is an individual internal medicine provider in Laguna Beach, California, licensed in California (G72718) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477613339
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHAU MINH NGOCredential: M.D.
Location Address362 3RD STLaguna Beach, CA 92651-2307
Mailing Address17357 Los Amigos CirFountain Valley, CA 92708-3921 · (714) 968-9862
Fax(949) 497-9922
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2015
✔ NPI 1477613339 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G72718
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
362 3RD ST, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF57119CA

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

Chau Minh Ngo M.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 ID2769705516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141231000058
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 Chau Ngo reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Health
362 3RD ST
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Allergy & Immunology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 525 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
46 services28 patients
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes G0447
This is a 15-minute consultation where a healthcare professional discusses your eating habits, physical activity, and goals to help manage your weight. The aim is to provide personalized strategies to promote a healthier lifestyle and combat obesity.
30 services11 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92651 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.4
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers20 claims48 services$5.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Family Medicine
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Family Medicine
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Family Medicine
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Urology
362 3RD ST
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Dentist (General Practice)
362 3RD ST, SUITE # 2
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

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 Chau Ngo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chau Ngo is 1477613339. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Chau Ngo located?

Chau Ngo practices at 362 3rd St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. The listed phone number is (949) 494-0761.

What is Chau Ngo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chau Ngo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chau Ngo 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 Chau Ngo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chau Ngo reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc. (Laguna Beach, CA) and Uc Regents (Orange, CA). 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 Chau Ngo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chau Ngo was last updated on January 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.