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THOMAS CHAO O.D.
NPI 1801974860
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7801 4TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11209(718) 836-6661(718) 836-0801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Thomas Chao O.d. NPPES

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

THOMAS CHAO O.D. (NPI 1801974860) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (004983) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801974860
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS CHAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address7801 4TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11209-3701
Mailing Address6254 97th Pl, Apt 3hRego Park, NY 11374-1346 · (718) 836-6661 · Fax (718) 836-0801
Phone(718) 836-6661
Fax(718) 836-0801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1801974860 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 NY · 004983
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.
7801 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedC45672NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.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

Thomas 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 ID7517862261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031204001094
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11209 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

DR. JOVIN C LOMBARDO M.D.
Ophthalmology
7801 4TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 836-6661
JAMES J LOMBARDO M.D.
Ophthalmology
7801 4TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 836-6661
LOMBARDO OPHTHALMOLOGY OF BAY RIDGE, P.C.
Ophthalmology
7801 4TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 836-6661
DR. JOHN W LOMBARDO M.D.
Ophthalmology
7801 4TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 836-6661

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 Thomas Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Chao is 1801974860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Thomas Chao located?

Thomas Chao practices at 7801 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The listed phone number is (718) 836-6661.

What is Thomas Chao's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas 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 Thomas Chao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Thomas 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 Thomas Chao was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.