Robert B Chao, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(571) 423-5699Tysons, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert B Chao, M.D. has been part of the Tysons medical community since 2014 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 12+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 77 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Tysons12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1092dNPPES updated 2023-05-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8100 Boone Blvd Ste 700, Tysons, VA 22182-2683

Fax: (571) 423-5698
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia.

MIPS Score

2023

81.28/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

204

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

108

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

581

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $620k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+24%)73%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 9, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 37174, Baltimore, MD 21297-3174

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Robert B Chao

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert B Chao for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tysons 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 Robert B Chao

Dr. Chao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tysons, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (571) 423-5699.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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