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Dr. Simon Chao, MD

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(Simon Chao, MD)

(2272 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice, Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spine problems

15 Roche Brothers Way Suite 200
North Easton, MA 02356

(781) 344-3535

Dr. Simon Chao, MD is a general practitioner in North Easton, MA specializing in general practice, spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Simon Chao, MD is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Brown University Health, University Orthopedics and Morton Hospital.

Office Locations

15 Roche Brothers Way Suite 200
North Easton, MA 02356

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital

100 O'neil Boulevard
Attleboro, MA 02703

(508) 342-1945

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115 Lincoln Street Suite 1157
Framingham, MA 01702

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

closed treatment of vertebral body fracture without reduction

By Affordability:

closed treatment of spinal fracture

closed treatment of vertebral body fracture without reduction

lumbar discectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Simon Chao, MD performed more closed treatment of vertebral body fracture without reduction, pelvis X-ray, spinal osteotomy, spinal procedures, spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for closed treatment of spinal fracture, closed treatment of vertebral body fracture without reduction, and lumbar discectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lumbar interbody fusion

In 2023, Dr. Simon Chao, MD performed more lumbar interbody fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

posterior column osteotomy

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

discectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Simon Chao, MD performed more posterior column osteotomy, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for discectomy (disc removal surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	723
hip imaging	21
injections	83
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	72
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	202
X-rays	196

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, aspiration and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
bone marrow tests	22
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	906
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	34
injections	105
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	120
musculoskeletal imaging	63
nerve procedures	14
pelvic imaging	21
spinal procedures	271
X-rays	247

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	34
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	69
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	107
bone marrow tests	22
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	845
fracture surgery	29
hip imaging	54
hospital care	21
image guided procedures	19
injections	104
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	158
musculoskeletal imaging	120
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	11
pain management	19
pelvic imaging	70
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	376
X-rays	360

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	37
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	81
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
aspiration	133
bone marrow tests	24
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	41
decompression surgery	66
doctor visit	987
emergency care	13
hip imaging	42
hospital care	146
image guided procedures	14
injections	123
inpatient care	146
minimally invasive procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	244
musculoskeletal imaging	130
neck surgery	24
nerve procedures	66
pain management	14
pelvic imaging	60
spinal procedures	610
X-rays	447

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	598
Female	1086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1490
Black	70
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	192
Less than 65	526

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	146
bone marrow tests	44
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	61
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	1148
hospital care	129
image guided procedures	21
injections	123
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	266
musculoskeletal imaging	71
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	61
pain management	21
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	661
X-rays	341

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	803
Black	54
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	97
Less than 65	293

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
aspiration	67
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	812
emergency care	11
hospital care	141
image guided procedures	23
injections	90
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	240
musculoskeletal imaging	61
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	40
pain management	23
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	653
X-rays	376

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	839
Black	49
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	99
Less than 65	277

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
aspiration	117
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	31
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	1660
hospital care	139
image guided procedures	29
injections	182
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	55
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	214
musculoskeletal imaging	12
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	52
pain management	65
spinal procedures	732
X-rays	367

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	900
Black	73
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	92
Less than 65	305

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
aspiration	86
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	29
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	1511
fracture reduction (setting broken bones)	11
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	120
injections	117
inpatient care	120
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	132
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	79
pain management	31
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	628
X-rays	341

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	56
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	83
Less than 65	271

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
aspiration	77
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	1160
hospital care	23
injections	92
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	182
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	42
pain management	15
spinal procedures	658
X-rays	392

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	747
Black	59
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	76
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
aspiration	71
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	53
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	1654
image guided procedures	40
injections	111
minimally invasive procedures	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	239
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	34
pain management	40
spinal procedures	1027
X-rays	610

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	44
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	74
Less than 65	250

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	76
aspiration	63
bone surgery	14
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	1842
image guided procedures	35
injections	118
minimally invasive procedures	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	258
musculoskeletal imaging	14
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	17
pain management	55
pelvic imaging	339
spinal procedures	1216
X-rays	1114

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	673

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	52
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	81
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated as a general practitioner in North Easton, MA were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
aspiration	97
bone marrow tests	28
bone surgery	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	30
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	1204
emergency care	12
fracture reduction (setting broken bones)	11
fracture surgery	18
hip imaging	37
hospital care	102
image guided procedures	25
injections	113
inpatient care	102
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	193
musculoskeletal imaging	63
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	40
open surgery	11
pain management	31
pelvic imaging	87
reconstructive surgery	11
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	639
X-rays	435

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	782
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	230
85 and over	85
Less than 65	256
65 to 74	325

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Simon Chao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Simon Chao, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Adult Spinal Surgeon and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Adult Spinal Surgeon

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Simon Chao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Brown University Health

University Orthopedics

Morton Hospital

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. Simon Chao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource Preferred, Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan), HPHC: PPO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Aetna: QPOS, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Aetna: ElectChoice, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, CCA: OneCare, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Fallon: Flex Care Select, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Senior Whole Health: SCO, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Aetna: National Advantage, Neighborhood PACE, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, CCA: SCO, Aetna: HMO, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP, Neighbborhood: Commercial and Aetna: Aetna Select.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Simon Chao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network

United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO

Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC)

Humana

Cigna: HealthSource Preferred

Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan)

HPHC: PPO

MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network

Kaiser

Fallon: Senior Plan

CCA: SCO Primary Care

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: ACO

Aetna: QPOS

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care

Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs

Aetna: ElectChoice

Fallon: Select Care

CCA: Inpatient Services Program

BCBSMA: Indemnity

CCA: OneCare

Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II

BCBSMA: HMO Blue

Fallon: Flex Care Select

Aetna: Managed Choice POS

BMC Healthnet: MassHealth

Senior Whole Health: SCO

Neighbborhood: CarePlus

BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options

Aetna: National Advantage

Neighborhood PACE

Fallon: Preferred Care

Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers

BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement

Neighbborhood: CMA

Health Plans Inc.

BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: MassHealth

Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred

Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan

CCA: SCO

Aetna: HMO

Aetna: Open Choice PPO

VA Choice

BMC Healthnet: QHP

Neighbborhood: Commercial

Aetna: Aetna Select

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Simon Chao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 2272 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Simon Chao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in North Easton, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Republic Spine	$367,488 Dark Star $211,045	Dark Star Pedicle Screw System $80,208	Expandable Interbody System $75,083	$1,152
Republic Spine, LLC	$342,888 Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System $134,000	$208,888
Life Spine, Inc.	$108,274 ProLift $24,312	CENTRIC - T RETRACTOR $17,668	ProLift Lateral Helo $14,942	ProLift Micro $13,665	ProLift Lateral $10,290	Other $27,397
X-spine Systems, Inc.	$42,787 IRIX C $24,500	Calix C $12,000	Fortex $3,648	Silex $2,000	SPIDER $639
Precision Spine, Inc.	$35,448 S-Lok Percutaneous Screw System $21,497	SURE-LOK PERCUTANEOUS PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM $13,951
Other	$222,118 Spinal Implant $56,794	Karma $26,000	Spine Implant $22,800	Magellan $20,868	iFuse Implant $18,274	Other $77,381

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$595,858
Royalty or License	$402,367
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$70,606
Food and Beverage	$21,679
Travel and Lodging	$21,637
Other	$6,857

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Simon Chao, MD.

Spineology Inc.	2021	$92,650.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2022	$82,025.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2020	$49,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2019	$48,150.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2018	$42,750.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Simon Chao specializes in general practice, spine surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in North Easton, MA, Attleboro, MA, and Framingham, MA. Dr. Chao's areas of expertise include spine problems. His professional affiliations include the University Orthopedics, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and Brown University Health. His education and training includes medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Temple University Hospital. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He takes MultiPlan, Viant, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Chao has an open panel in Attleboro, MA according to Sturdy Memorial Hospital.