Summary

Dr. Derek Chao treats aortic valve stenosis, atrial fibrillation, and C. diff colitis, and practices internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and nephrology. He has 29 years of experience and is affiliated with Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at UCLA / San Fernando Valley, with his fellowship finishing in 2002. He sees patients in Long Beach, California, and speaks Chinese, Mandarin, and English.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Mandarin
  • UCLA / San Fernando Valley
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Optum-Atlantic Specialty

2699 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Derek Hsuante Chao

  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Derek Hsuante Chao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Derek Hsuante Chao has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Derek Hsuante Chao holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCLA / San Fernando Valley in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at UCLA / San Fernando Valley in 2000.

Internship

Completed their internship at UCLA / San Fernando Valley in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1997.

NPI Number

Derek Hsuante Chao's NPI number is 1609818863.

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Which hospitals is Derek Chao affiliated with?
Derek Chao is affiliated with Harbor Ucla Medical Center.
Where is Derek Chao's office located?
Derek Chao's office is located at 2699 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90806.
What languages does Derek Chao speak?
Derek Chao speaks Chinese, English, and Mandarin.

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