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DR. NELSON TAN CHAO M.D. NPI 1619974896


NPI Information

NPI: 1619974896
Provider Name: DR. NELSON TAN CHAO, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207R00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

CLIA Number: 07D2127823

Address:
4 CORPORATE DR
SUITE 268
SHELTON, CT
ZIP 06484
Phone: (203) 402-0377
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DR. Nelson Tan Chao, M.D. is an internal medicine in Shelton, CT with 42 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Nelson Tan Chao, M.D. NPI is 1619974896. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

4 CORPORATE DR
SUITE 268
SHELTON, CT
ZIP 06484-211
Phone: (203) 402-0377
Fax: (203) 402-0772

The NPI 1619974896 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The CLIA number assigned to this NPI record is 07D2127823 - physician office with a certificate type of Certificate of Waiver.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS:G0439)
  • Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
  • Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)
  • Administration of pneumococcal vaccine (HCPCS:G0009)
  • Measurement and graphic recording of the amount and speed of breathed air, before and following medication administration (HCPCS:94060)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/4/2005 and was last updated on 4/24/2024.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207RP1001XInternal MedicinePulmonary Disease032857CONNECTICUTNo
2207R00000XInternal Medicine032857CONNECTICUTYes
3207K00000XAllergy & Immunology032857CONNECTICUTNo

What is NPI?

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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