JOHN AN KUANG CHAO, MD — NPI 1730683210 (Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Plastic Surgery

CMS-1500 Box 24J / 33a • NPI

1730683210

Type 1 Individual Rendering/Ordering

HIPAA NUCC Taxonomy • CMS Code

2082S0105X (CMS 02)

Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Plastic Surgery — Surgery of the Hand

Box 32 Service Location & ZIP+4

3050 E RIVER BLUFF BLVD, OZARK, MO, 65721-8807

✓ 9-Digit EDI 837 ZIP+4 (65721-8807)

Practice Phone & Referral Fax

(417) 885-3000

Direct NPPES Verification Line

✓ HHS OIG LEIE Sanction Screening — VERIFIED CLEAR: NPI 1730683210 (JOHN AN KUANG CHAO, MD) has 0 active federal exclusions across all 84,224 HHS OIG LEIE sanction records (Database Verified: 2026-11-11).

CMS Medicare Order & Referring PECOS Eligibility

This practitioner does not currently appear in the CMS individual Order & Referring PECOS file (may practice in pediatrics, commercial-only networks, or hospital-employed settings).

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	`1730683210` (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	JOHN AN KUANG CHAO, MD
Plain-English Specialty	Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Plastic Surgery — Surgery of the Hand NUCC Code: `2082S0105X` (Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand)
Certifying / Licensing Body	State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Practice Location Address	3050 E RIVER BLUFF BLVD, OZARK, MO, 65721-8807
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: (417) 885-3000
Administrative Mailing Address	3756 STATE HWY N, CLEVER, MO, 65631-6858
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2018-03-20 \| CMS Record Updated: 2026-04-15

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

3050 E RIVER BLUFF BLVD, OZARK, MO, 65721-8807

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Plain-English Taxonomy & CMS Crosswalk (2082S0105X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 2082S0105X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 2082S0105X translates to:
"Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Plastic Surgery — Surgery of the Hand"

CMS-1500 Medicare Specialty Crosswalk: CMS Code 02 (Physician/General Surgery) • CMS Code 24 (Physician/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) • CMS Code 40 (Physician/Hand Surgery)
Certifying / Accrediting Authority: State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Clinical Scope: Consult a verified Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand for specialized diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

Specialty Clinical Procedures & Therapeutic Classes

Standard Scope of Care (JOHN AN KUANG CHAO, MD)

Typical CPT / Diagnostic Procedures:

Comprehensive Outpatient & Inpatient Clinical Evaluation (CPT 99202–99215)
Diagnostic Workup, Laboratory Ordering & Evidence-Based Care Coordination
Preventive Screening, Patient Counseling & Multidisciplinary Referral

Common Therapeutic Classes:

Evidence-Based Specialty Pharmacotherapy & Preventive Regimens (CMS Part D Standard)

All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`2082S0105X` — Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Plastic Surgery — Surgery of the Hand	State: MO \| License: `2025029253` \| Primary: Yes (Primary)
`207XS0106X` — Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery Plain English: Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Bone, Joint, Spine & Sports Injury Surgeon)	State: MO \| License: `2025029253` \| Primary: Secondary

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JOHN AN KUANG CHAO, MD (NPI #1730683210)