ELIM CHAO MS, MD
NPI 1891372926
Family Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Elim Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elim Chao is 1891372926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Q: What is Elim Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elim Chao was last updated on November 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since March 25, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2001 VAIL AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207(704) 304-7000(704) 304-7008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2025, Mar 30, 2021, Mar 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Elim Chao Ms, Md NPPES

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

ELIM CHAO MS, MD (NPI 1891372926) is an individual family medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-01274) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891372926

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameELIM CHAOCredential: MS, MD

Location Address2001 VAIL AVECharlotte, NC 28207-1248

Mailing AddressPo Box 32861Charlotte, NC 28232-2861 · (704) 304-7113 · Fax (704) 304-7104

Phone(704) 304-7000

Fax(704) 304-7008

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1891372926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-01274

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

2001 VAIL AVE, Charlotte, NC 28207

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Elim Chao Ms, 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 ID5193129799

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240724003476

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.

13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340113

Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28207 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

LESLIE KAY RUFFING ADCOCK MD

Family Medicine

2001 VAIL AVE, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-7000

TAYLOR DEREK JOHNSON MD

Anesthesiology

2001 VAIL AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-5000

JENNIFER J CLINE PT

Physical Therapist

2001 VAIL AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 379-5837

VISHALAKSHI KALYANA SUNDARAM MD

Family Medicine

2001 VAIL AVE, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-7000

KRYSTENE LYNN HELGESON PA

Physician Assistant

2001 VAIL AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-6070

ESTHER REBECCA LANDIS HAYES MD

Family Medicine

2001 VAIL AVE, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-7000

SHENA S PATEL PT

Physical Therapist

2001 VAIL AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 379-5632

DUPAL PATEL MD

Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

2001 VAIL AVE, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Mecklenburg County (704) 304-7000

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 Elim Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elim Chao is 1891372926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Where is Elim Chao located?

Elim Chao practices at 2001 Vail Ave, Charlotte, NC 28207. The listed phone number is (704) 304-7000.

What is Elim Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Elim Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elim 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 Elim Chao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Elim 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.

Is Elim Chao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elim Chao is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elim Chao was last updated on November 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.