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Dr. Walter J. Chao, O.D., A.P.
Optometrist in Pembroke Pines, FL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1063502565
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Walter J. Chao
Credential O.D., A.P.
Sex Male
Practice address 7867 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024
Phone (954) 966-4335
Fax (954) 966-4891
Enumeration date Oct 13, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 4, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
152WP0200X Pediatric Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OPC-1819 (FL) Secondary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 078481800 | Medicaid | FL | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Is NPI 1063502565 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1063502565 is active (record last updated 2013-07-04).
How do I verify Walter Chao's NPI record?
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