Colin Neils Chao
Colin Neils Chao specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Apex, NC in independent practice. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 2020, he brings 6+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 961dNPPES updated 2023-09-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1565 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC 27502-4321
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.75/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
813
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $72k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$122 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Colin Neils Chao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board certified · Aug 14, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
6 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2020)
Mailing address
464 E Pettigrew St Apt 836, Durham, NC 27701-4863
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Colin Neils Chao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Colin Neils Chao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Apex required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colin Neils Chao
Dr. Chao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Apex, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 752-5342.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Colin Neils Chao
Practice Location
1565 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC 27502-4321
Mailing Address
464 E Pettigrew St Apt 836, Durham, NC 27701-4863
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