NU CHAI M.D.
NPI 1073830477
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in San Francisco, CA

Active since April 23, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
2255 POST ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115(415) 885-7246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Nu Chai M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NU CHAI M.D. (NPI 1073830477) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A128155) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073830477
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X
Provider Legal NameNU CHAICredential: M.D.
Location Address2255 POST STSan Francisco, CA 94115-3427
Mailing Address2255 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94115-3427
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2015
NPI 1073830477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208VP0014X
License Licensed in CA · A128155
Definition
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
2255 POST ST, San Francisco, CA 94115

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Cindy Nu Chai M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nu Chai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183873086
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170515001861
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
58 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
54 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
37 services33 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
27 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
25 services22 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychologist (Clinical)
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Anesthesiology
2255 POST ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nu Chai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nu Chai is 1073830477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2010. The provider is also known as Cindy Nu Chai M.D..

Where is Nu Chai located?

Nu Chai practices at 2255 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115. The listed phone number is (415) 885-7246.

What is Nu Chai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is Nu Chai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nu Chai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nu Chai was last updated on July 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.