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Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD

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(Dr. Nelson Jen An Chao, MD)

(86 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Yale School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: bone marrow transplant

2400 Pratt Street
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 668-1002

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD is a medical oncologist in Durham, NC specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

Office Locations

Duke Health

2400 Pratt Street
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 668-1002

(919) 668-1091

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4101 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"When there's an impact on overall survival, it's always notable," said Dr. Nelson Chao, chief of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy at the Duke University School of...”—"Chemo-free drug combo shows 'dramatic' improvement against common leukemia in adults", CNN, July 2019

“"When there s an impact on overall survival, it s always notable," said Dr. Nelson Chao, chief of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy at the Duke University School of...”—"Chemo-free drug combo shows dramatic improvement against common leukemia in adults", CNN, July 2019

“Dr. Nelson Chao of Duke University said the proposal would be reasonable for workers who enter high-radiation zones to clean up the nuclear complex.”—"Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers", The Washington Times, April 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	399
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	142
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	120
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	1
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Med, Medical Oncology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Med, Medical Oncology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 86 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$32,262 Defitelio $9,901	$22,361
Partner Therapeutics, Inc.	$13,197 LEUKINE $13,197
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$6,408 REZUROCK $4,515	ZALTRAP $1,893
Incyte Corporation	$6,150 JAKAFI $4,612	$1,538
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$5,847 Cresemba $5,847
Other	$29,170 Immunology - GLASSIA $5,692	ONUREG $2,422	Uterine Manipulators & Injectors $2,100	HSP990 $1,320	ARZERRA $435	Other $17,201

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$67,735
Travel and Lodging	$13,459
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,440
Food and Beverage	$2,065
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,000
Other	$334

Research Payments

Dr. Nelson J. Chao, MBA, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $303,191.

Biography

Dr. Nelson Chao practices adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). He attended Yale School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chao include bone marrow transplant. Patient ratings for Dr. Chao average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Portuguese. Dr. Chao is affiliated with Duke Health. According to Duke Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Durham, NC.