Cynthia Tien-bao Chao, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Biddeford, ME

Cynthia Tien-bao Chao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Biddeford, Maine. She went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Legacy Clinics Llc and her current practice location is 9 Healthcare Dr Ste 204, Biddeford, Maine. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 284-2630.

Cynthia Tien-bao Chao is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00037878) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1124164207.

Contact Information

Cynthia Tien-bao Chao, MD
9 Healthcare Dr Ste 204,
Biddeford, ME 04005-9450
(207) 284-2630
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameCynthia Tien-bao Chao
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location9 Healthcare Dr Ste 204, Biddeford, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Cynthia Tien-bao Chao attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124164207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/14/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436057577
  • Enrollment ID: I20211214000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Cynthia Tien-bao Chao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124164207NPI-NPPES
8246076MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD00037878 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterTualatin, ORHospital
Ohsu Hospital And ClinicsPortland, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Legacy Clinics Llc0244144004603

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Entity NameLegacy Clinics Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902827272
PECOS PAC ID: 0244144004
Enrollment ID: O20031117000089

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Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467446195
PECOS PAC ID: 0547170789
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Enrollment ID: O20061104000155

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Cynthia Tien-bao Chao, MD
9 Health Care Drive, Suite 204,
Biddeford, ME 04005

Ph: (207) 284-2630
Cynthia Tien-bao Chao, MD
9 Healthcare Dr Ste 204,
Biddeford, ME 04005-9450

Ph: (207) 284-2630

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Surgery Doctors in Biddeford, ME

Dr. John P Griffin, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-283-7980    Fax: 207-283-7793
Dr. Michelle Lea Ramirez, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 24 W Cole Rd Ste 104, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 160-228-3207    
Dr. John P Nadeau, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9 Healthcare Dr Ste 204, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-284-2630    
Robert J Doiron, MD, MAS
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9 Healthcare Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-284-2630    
James W Georgitis, MD, FACS
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-284-4597    Fax: 207-282-9213
Michael Carroll, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9 Healthcare Drive, Suite 204, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-284-2630    Fax: 207-284-2631

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