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CHRISTINA CHAO MD
NPI 1588694657
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Columbus, NJ

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
23659 COLUMBUS ROAD, STE. 4, COLUMBUS, NJ 08022(609) 261-0240(609) 261-5181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2025, Jul 10, 2025, Aug 21, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christina Chao Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINA CHAO MD (NPI 1588694657) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Columbus, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA04542000) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Pennsylvania (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588694657
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address23659 COLUMBUS ROAD, STE. 4Columbus, NJ 08022-1980
Mailing Address1617 Route 38, Ste. 4Lumberton, NJ 08048-2919 · (609) 261-0240 · Fax (609) 261-8622
Phone(609) 261-0240
Fax(609) 261-5181
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1588694657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA04542000
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
23659 COLUMBUS ROAD, Columbus, NJ 08022
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid391701NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christina 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 ID3870773260
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110201000823
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 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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
210 services210 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
182 services99 patients
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Q0091
A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08022 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
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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 as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ASSURANCE IN-HOME HEALTHCARE, LLC
Chore Provider
23659 COLUMBUS ROAD, ASSURANCE IN-HOME HEALTHCARE, LLC
COLUMBUS, NJ 08022
Burlington County (609) 298-1700

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 Christina Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Chao is 1588694657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is Christina Chao located?

Christina Chao practices at 23659 Columbus Road Ste. 4, Columbus, NJ 08022. The listed phone number is (609) 261-0240.

What is Christina Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Christina Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina 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 Christina Chao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Christina 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 Christina Chao was last updated on August 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.