2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1528320298 MD
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DIANA CHAO, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SAN GABRIEL, California. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 539 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$352.91
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DIANA CHAO, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN GABRIEL, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 539 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $352.91 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

DIANA CHAO, MD filed 3,695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SAN GABRIEL, California, prescribing 62% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing
$352.91
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DIANA CHAO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DIANA CHAO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2012

NPI 1528320298

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,695 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

Specialty distribution in California

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DIANA CHAO, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in SAN GABRIEL, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1528320298. 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.

DIANA CHAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7232 ROSEMEAD BLVD STE 202, SAN GABRIEL, CA, 91775, with a listed phone of (626) 534-6698. NPI 1528320298 was issued on 06/08/2012. 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 3,695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 539 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $348K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count. 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.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

7232 ROSEMEAD BLVD STE 202
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775

Provider Details

NPI 1528320298
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2012

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DIANA CHAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$353

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DIANA CHAO, MD. To verify DIANA CHAO, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DIANA CHAO, MD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 3,695 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,695
Total Claims
$348K
Total Drug Cost
539
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,195
Total Day Supply
175,556
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$280K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 285, 75-84: 183, 85+: 60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,139
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
505
Brimonidine Tartrate
477
Prednisolone Acetate
246
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
139
Timolol Maleate
139
Olopatadine Hcl
126
Restasis
Cyclosporine
110
Diclofenac Sodium
109
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
85

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How DIANA CHAO, MD fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

DIANA CHAO, MD's 3,695 claims are above the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIANA CHAO, MD's specialty?
DIANA CHAO, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in SAN GABRIEL, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does DIANA CHAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIANA CHAO, MD wrote 3,695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $348K in drug costs for 539 beneficiaries.
Where is DIANA CHAO, MD located?
DIANA CHAO, MD is located at 7232 ROSEMEAD BLVD STE 202, SAN GABRIEL, CA, 91775. Phone: (626) 534-6698.
What is DIANA CHAO, MD's NPI number?
DIANA CHAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528320298, issued on 06/08/2012.
Does DIANA CHAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DIANA CHAO, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $280K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DIANA CHAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIANA CHAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIANA CHAO, MD accept Medicare?
DIANA CHAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,695 Part D claims and 539 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIANA CHAO, MD's credentials?
DIANA CHAO, MD's NPI is 1528320298 with credentials MD. 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.
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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