2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1437145034 M.D., PHD
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CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD

Ophthalmology Physician in QUINCY, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
23
Medicare Part D claims · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
85.2167/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.2167/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.2167/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
23
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1437145034

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

85.2167/100 2.1167000000000087% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.2167/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.2167/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.2167/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in QUINCY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PHD. NPI: 1437145034. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D., PHD credentials at 1900 CROWN COLONY DR STE 301, QUINCY, MA, 02169, with a listed phone of (617) 770-4400. NPI 1437145034 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $676 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.2167/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.0918, Cost 75.6304), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1900 CROWN COLONY DR STE 301
QUINCY, MA 02169

Provider Details

NPI 1437145034
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D., PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.2167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.0918
Quality
75.6304
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD. To verify CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$676
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
44
Total Day Supply
1,289
Generic Drug Cost
$654

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHAO.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's specialty?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in QUINCY, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D., PHD.
How much does CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $676 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's Medicare quality score?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.2167/100 (Quality: 75.0918, Cost: 75.6304). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD located?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD is located at 1900 CROWN COLONY DR STE 301, QUINCY, MA, 02169. Phone: (617) 770-4400.
What is CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's NPI number?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437145034, issued on 09/20/2005.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD accept Medicare?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's credentials?
CINDY CHAO, M.D., PHD's NPI is 1437145034 with credentials M.D., PHD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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