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Dr. Celia Difan Chao, D.O.

Ophthalmology Physician in Salinas, CA · enumerated 2016.

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

National Provider Identifier

1447600309

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Celia Difan Chao
Credential D.O.
Sex Female
Practice address 153 Cayuga St, Salinas, CA, 93901
Phone (831) 296-2561
Enumeration date Jun 21, 2016
Last updated in NPPES Jun 2, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Student, Health Care · License 218638 (NC) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 20A16425 (CA) Primary
DO · Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: A fully licensed physician trained in osteopathic medical schools, with the same practice rights as an MD. About the DO credential

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Celia Chao practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Salinas, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Celia Chao?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Celia Chao is 1447600309, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-06-02.