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Shihkuang Chao, L.AC.

Acupuncturist in Hacienda Heights, CA · enumerated 2015 · practices at U Clinic Corp..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1164816732

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Shihkuang Chao
Credential L.AC.
Sex Male
Practice address 3150 Colima Rd Ste C, Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745
Enumeration date Mar 22, 2015
Last updated in NPPES Mar 30, 2022

Taxonomy & licenses

171100000X Acupuncturist Other Service Providers · License AC14766 (CA) Primary
LAC · Licensed Acupuncturist: A practitioner licensed to perform acupuncture. About the LAC credential

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What is the NPI number for Shihkuang Chao?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Shihkuang Chao is 1164816732, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Shihkuang Chao practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hacienda Heights, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2022-03-30.