Hellen Chiao, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Hellen Chiao is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Oceanside, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hellen Chiao, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Oceanside, CA. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2012, she brings 14+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1913dNPPES updated 2021-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3923 Waring Rd Ste a, Oceanside, CA 92056
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
178
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
539
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $92k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
99 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Hellen Chiao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board certified · Feb 24, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
3923 Waring Rd Ste a, Oceanside, CA 92056-4499
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190218
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Hellen Chiao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hellen Chiao for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oceanside 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 Hellen Chiao
Dr. Chiao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oceanside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 724-8782.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hellen Chiao
Practice Location
3923 Waring Rd Ste a, Oceanside, CA 92056
Mailing Address
3923 Waring Rd Ste a, Oceanside, CA 92056-4499
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