Tom Chao
MD | Sports Medicine | 17+ years Exp
Medicare Enrolled 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield
California, 93306-4018
661-326-2000 Maps & DirectionsTom Chao is a Bakersfield, California based orthopedic surgeon with 17 years of experience in Sports Medicine. He completed his graduation from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2009. He is also affiliated with hospitals like Los Alamitos Medical Center. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Tom Chao is A113067 for Orthopedic Surgery in California.
Tom Chao is trained in sports medicine which help to provide appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Complete Profile:
Tom Chao speciality, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below.
Patients can directly walk in or can call on the below given phone number for appointment.
| Specialization: | Orthopedic - Sports Medicine |
| Credentials: | MD |
| Experience: | 17+ years |
| Medical School Attended: | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation Year: | 2009 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment: | Yes |
| Practice Address: | 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield,
California, 93306-4018 |
| Phone: | 661-326-2000 |
Professional Identification Codes:
NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
NPI details are as mentioned below.
| PAC ID: | 1557659323 |
| Enrollment ID: | I20161011000814 |
| NPI Number: | 1710117163 |
| NPI Enumeration Date: | 20 Jul, 2009 |
| NPI Last Update On: | 26 Apr, 2021 |
Medical Licenses:
Doctors can have one or more medical licenses for different specialities in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Tom Chao are as mentioned below.
| License Number | Specialization | State | Status | |
| A113067 | Orthopedic Surgery | California | Primary | |
| A113067 | Sports Medicine | California | Secondary | |
Hospital Affiliation:
Surgeons are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One surgeon can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
| Hospital Name (CCN) | State | Hospital Type |
| Los Alamitos Medical Center (050551) | Los alamitos, CA | Acute Care Hospital |
Group Practice:
Group practices are practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources. Following list states all the group name
with which Tom Chao is associated with along with the number of members in that group.
| Organization Name (Group PAC ID) | Members |
| Orthowest (3072932623) | 39 |
Business Mailing Address:
Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned address.
| Address: | 1700 Mount Vernon Ave,
Bakersfield, California |
| Zip: | 93306-4018 |
| Phone Number: | 661-326-2000 |
| Fax Number: | -- |
Patients can reach Tom Chao at
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, California or can
call to book an appointment on 661-326-2000.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Below are some commonly asked questions about Tom Chao:
Dr. Tom Chao is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Orthopedic Surgery. He is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means including the patients with musculoskeletal problems which include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. Patients with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system are also concerned.
Dr. Tom Chao received his medical degree (MD) from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2009.
Dr. Tom Chao has approximately 17 years of medical experience.
Yes, Dr. Tom Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning provider participates in Medicare and accepts Medicare-approved amounts for eligible services.
Dr. Tom Chao is affiliated with Los Alamitos Medical Center where surgeon can provide orthopedic evaluations, surgical procedures, and follow-up care.
Yes, Dr. Tom Chao is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
Dr. Tom Chao practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, California, 93306-4018.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Tom Chao, please contact the office at 661-326-2000.
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