| Doctor Name: | DR. JAMES J CHAO |
| NPI Number: | 1093740789 |
| Entity Type Code: | Individual (1) |
| Gender: | M |
| Credentials: | MD |
| License Number: | G85358 |
| Business Practice Address: | 200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8890 San Diego, CA - 921039001 |
| Business Phone Number: | 6195432696 |
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| Mailing Address: | 499 N. El Camino Real, Suite C-200, Oasismd, ENCINITAS |
| State: | CA |
| Postal Code: | 92024 |
| Phone Number: | 7606357800 |
| Fax Number: | 7606357801 |
| NPI Enumeration Date: | 07/11/2006 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 07/01/2014 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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Taxonomy Information: | |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 208200000X |
| License Number: | G85358 |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | Y |
| State: | CA |
| Taxonomy Type: | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Plastic Surgery |
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| Taxonomy Definition: | A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well. |