2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1235305509 M.D.
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TANIA CHAO, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in MC LEAN, Virginia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 411 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: TANIA CHAO, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MC LEAN, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 411 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: TANIA CHAO, M.D. filed 2,466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MC LEAN, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TANIA CHAO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TANIA CHAO, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2008

NPI 1235305509

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,466 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

TANIA CHAO, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in MC LEAN, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1235305509. 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.

TANIA CHAO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8008 WESTPARK DR, MC LEAN, VA, 22102, with a listed phone of (703) 287-6400. NPI 1235305509 was issued on 05/06/2008. 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 2,466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 411 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $423K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

8008 WESTPARK DR
MC LEAN, VA 22102

Provider Details

NPI 1235305509
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/06/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TANIA CHAO, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC
MANASSAS, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TANIA CHAO, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 2,466 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.

2,466
Total Claims
$423K
Total Drug Cost
411
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,041
Total Day Supply
210,361
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$384K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
239
Metoprolol Tartrate
237
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
222
Losartan Potassium
165
Furosemide
158
Metoprolol Succinate
145
Bisoprolol Fumarate
137
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
134
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
120
Amlodipine Besylate
108

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How TANIA CHAO, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s 2,466 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s specialty?
TANIA CHAO, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in MC LEAN, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TANIA CHAO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TANIA CHAO, M.D. wrote 2,466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $423K in drug costs for 411 beneficiaries.
Where is TANIA CHAO, M.D. located?
TANIA CHAO, M.D. is located at 8008 WESTPARK DR, MC LEAN, VA, 22102. Phone: (703) 287-6400.
What is TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s NPI number?
TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235305509, issued on 05/06/2008.
Does TANIA CHAO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $384K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TANIA CHAO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate, Pradaxa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TANIA CHAO, M.D. accept Medicare?
TANIA CHAO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,466 Part D claims and 411 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s credentials?
TANIA CHAO, M.D.'s NPI is 1235305509 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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

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