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- 1811 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Dr. Chiao
Listed in the NPI registry as a physical therapist, Ko Chiao, PT, DPT practices in Santa Monica, CA. Medicare claims data shows Ko provided 3,863 services to 339 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. NPI 1912447517 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (310) 573-9553
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1811 CENTINELA AVE
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
Most searched conditions
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on therapies
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,863 services · 339 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
2,886 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
630 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
263 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
84 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
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 physical therapists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other physical therapists in Santa Monica 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using functional activities 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ko Chiao, PT?
Ko Chiao, PT is a physical therapist in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ko Chiao, PT's address?
Ko Chiao, PT is listed at 1811 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ko Chiao, PT?
The number on file is (310) 573-9553. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ko Chiao, PT?
Ko Chiao, PT's National Provider Identifier is 1912447517. 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 Ko Chiao, PT train?
Ko Chiao, PT attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ko Chiao, PT have?
Ko Chiao, PT has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ko Chiao, PT perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ko Chiao, PT provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ko Chiao, PT's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ko Chiao, PT. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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