Physician Profile
Nelson T. Chao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chao
Nelson T. Chao, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Shelton, CT specializing in internal medicine. Nelson is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease and allergy & immunology. According to Medicare claims data, Nelson cared for 478 Medicare patients across 687 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (203) 402-0377
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4 CORPORATE DR SUITE 268
Shelton, CT 06484
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
687 services · 478 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
56 |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
19 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
193 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
185 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
105 |
| Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | Lab test | 82270 |
68 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
35 |
| Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | Billing code | G0009 |
15 |
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 internists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 internists in Shelton 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nelson T. Chao's specialty?
Nelson T. Chao is an internist in Shelton, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nelson T. Chao?
Nelson T. Chao is listed at 4 Corporate Dr Suite 268, Shelton, CT 06484. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nelson T. Chao?
The number on file is (203) 402-0377. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nelson T. Chao's NPI number?
Nelson T. Chao's National Provider Identifier is 1619974896. 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
What is Nelson T. Chao's education?
Nelson T. Chao attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nelson T. Chao been practicing?
Nelson T. Chao has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nelson T. Chao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nelson T. Chao provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nelson T. Chao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nelson T. Chao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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