James Chao, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · San Diego, CA
James Chao, MD is a plastic and reconstructive surgery in San Diego, CA with about 37 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (1989)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size3 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~78 patients across 190 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 59 | $96 | See prices → |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 19 | $55 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Grossmont HospitalScripps Memorial Hospital-EncinitasScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaSharp Memorial HospitalTemecula Valley Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.