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Brian Chao
Spencer, IA 51301
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Medicare Plans That Cover Brian Chao
See which plans Brian Chao accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Iowa, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Brian Chao is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 51301, IA — the Urology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 51301, IA →Or call the office at (712) 264-6484 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Brian Chao Does
Brian Chao served 11 Medicare patients across 11 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 99% below the average Urology in Iowa (1,520 patients across 106 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope (55866) | 11 | 11 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Brian Chao billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Brian Chao is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Brian Chao practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Brian Chao offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 1200 1 AVE E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: (712) 264-6484
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 87% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Urology Doctors near 51301, IA
If Brian Chao isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest urology doctors near 51301, IA:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte J. Caligiuri | Urology | 3.2K | <1 mi |
| David A. Christ | Urology | 1.6K | <1 mi |
| John T. Dolehide | Urology | 1.2K | <1 mi |
| Paul Richardson | Urology | 772 | <1 mi |
| Christopher E. Adams | Urology | 1.5K | 97.4 mi |
| Scott Pate | Urology | 932 | 202.5 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Brian Chao takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 51301, IA →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Brian Chao's office at (712) 264-6484 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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