Dr Wei Chao, MD PHD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Dr Wei Chao, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Maryland Anesthesiology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 55 Fruit St, Cln 3, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 724-3267.

Dr Wei Chao is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 158035) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1922098730.

Contact Information

Dr Wei Chao, MD PHD
55 Fruit St, Cln 3,
Boston, MA 02114-2621
(617) 724-3267
(617) 726-7536

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wei Chao
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience41 Years
Location55 Fruit St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Wei Chao graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922098730
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890701916
  • Enrollment ID: I20160105002184

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wei Chao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922098730NPI-NPPES
3194639MedicaidMA
J21108OtherMABCBS
158035OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 158035 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Maryland Anesthesiology Associates Pa8022905306110

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Wei Chao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Maryland Anesthesiology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720024235
PECOS PAC ID: 8022905306
Enrollment ID: O20040302000341

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Wei Chao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Wei Chao, MD PHD
Po Box 9142,
Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Ph: (617) 724-0287
Dr Wei Chao, MD PHD
55 Fruit St, Cln 3,
Boston, MA 02114-2621

Ph: (617) 724-3267

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