DR. ADAM PRENTICE CHAO MD
NPI 1528358900
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Sacramento, CA

Active since April 19, 2011PECOS Enrolled
2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 453-2105 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2020, Dec 16, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Adam Prentice Chao Md NPPES

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

DR. ADAM PRENTICE CHAO MD (NPI 1528358900) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A149520) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528358900
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ADAM PRENTICE CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address2425 STOCKTON BLVDSacramento, CA 95817-2215
Mailing Address2425 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817-2215
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1528358900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A149520
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
2425 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Adam Prentice 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Adam Chao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 105 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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 20

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

Pharmacy
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
2425 STOCKTON BLVD, DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Physical Therapist
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychologist
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Pediatrics
2425 STOCKTON BLVD, SHRINERS HOSPITAL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Adam Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adam Chao is 1528358900. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2011.

Where is Adam Chao located?

Adam Chao practices at 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 453-2105.

What is Adam Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Adam Chao enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Adam Chao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Adam Chao reassigns Medicare benefits to Shriners Hospitals For Children (Sacramento, CA). The 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 Adam Chao'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 Adam Chao was last updated on December 9, 2020. 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.