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- 12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
About Dr. Chau
Alec Chau, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Tampa, FL. Alec is a 1999 graduate of University of Florida College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Alec provided 1,280 services to 1,272 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066), diagnostic mammography of both breasts, and diagnostic mammography of 1 breast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346256013.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (813) 745-7365
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
Tampa, FL 33612
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,280 services · 1,272 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
25 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19285 |
21 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Placement of locating device in breast using imaging guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19281 |
19 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth | Procedure | 19081 |
19 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using mri, first growth | Procedure | 19085 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
200 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
125 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment | Imaging | 77085 |
103 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
88 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
87 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Tampa 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chau specialize in?
Dr. Chau is a radiologist in Tampa, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chau located?
Dr. Chau is listed at 12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chau's phone number?
The number on file is (813) 745-7365. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chau?
Dr. Chau's National Provider Identifier is 1346256013. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Chau go to medical school?
Dr. Chau attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chau have?
Dr. Chau has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chau do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chau performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth, placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth and placement of locating device in breast using imaging guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as diagnostic mammography of both breasts and diagnostic mammography of 1 breast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Chau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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