Dr. Joseph Chao

Overview

Dr. Joseph Chao, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Duarte, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Science Center in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including City Of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital. Dr. Joseph Chao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including City Of Hope Medical Foundation. Dr. Joseph Chao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (626) 471-9200 to request Dr. Joseph Chao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Chao

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.	A94368	California
Internal Medicine / Hematology click for detail Hematology An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.	A94368	California
Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.	A94368	California

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
City Of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital	Duarte, California	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
City Of Hope Medical Foundation	City Of Hope Medical Foundation	407

Practice Locations

This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 12, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Joseph Chao by phone: (626) 471-9200, (626) 359-8111 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.

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Dr. Joseph Chao [NPI: 1285831057]Medical Oncology, Hematology/Oncology