Where to find Kuang-Hwa K. Chao, M.D.
- Walnut Creek location main office
575 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 - Walnut Creek location
2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
About Dr. Chao
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in radiation oncology. Kuang-Hwa trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Kuang-Hwa provided 4,197 services to 1,328 patients. The services billed most often include intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment, ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields, and intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session. This provider record is associated with NPI 1073721569.
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
- (925) 954-6710
- Email not available
Practice Locations
575 LENNON LN
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2637 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology 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
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
Blood and lymph cancer
Bone cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
Brain tumors
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
- Abnormal Bone Growth After Surgery
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
Urologic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Testicular cancer
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,197 services · 1,328 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate | Procedure | 55874 |
19 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields | Imaging | 77014 |
646 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
395 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
172 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week | Imaging | 77336 |
166 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
139 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan | Imaging | 78814 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77332 |
68 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
64 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
62 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
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 radiation oncologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kuang-Hwa K. Chao?
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao is a radiation oncologist in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Kuang-Hwa K. Chao's address?
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao is listed at 575 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kuang-Hwa K. Chao?
The number on file is (925) 954-6710. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kuang-Hwa K. Chao?
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao's National Provider Identifier is 1073721569. 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 Kuang-Hwa K. Chao train?
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kuang-Hwa K. Chao have?
Kuang-Hwa K. Chao has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kuang-Hwa K. Chao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kuang-Hwa K. Chao performs procedures including injection of biodegradable material next to prostate; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and calculation of radiation therapy dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kuang-Hwa K. Chao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kuang-Hwa K. Chao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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