DR. XIAODONG BAO M.D
NPI 1194997643
Anesthesiology in Methuen, MA

Q: What is Xiaodong Bao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Xiaodong Bao is 1194997643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2008.

Q: What is Xiaodong Bao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Xiaodong Bao was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.

Active since March 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

70 EAST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844(978) 687-0156 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Xiaodong Bao M.d NPPES

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

DR. XIAODONG BAO M.D (NPI 1194997643) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Methuen, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (242830) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194997643

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. XIAODONG BAOCredential: M.D

Location Address70 EAST STMethuen, MA 01844-4597

Mailing Address70 East StMethuen, MA 01844-4597

Phone(978) 687-0156

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2025

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025

✔ NPI 1194997643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 242830

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

70 EAST ST, Methuen, MA 01844

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 155 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114-2696 · Phone (617) 726-3030

Location 275 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-8210

Location 381 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970-2768 · Phone (978) 741-1200

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Xiaodong Bao 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 ID3678743259

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110909002659

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Xiaodong Bao reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lowell Anesthesiology Service, Inc.

10 mi

Anesthesiology

295 VARNUM AVE
Lowell, MA 01854

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
123 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114927282 (978) 689-4601

Steward Medical Group, Inc

25 mi

Specialist

9 GALEN ST
Watertown, MA 02472

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1043711914 (Massachusetts)
991 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629398219 (615) 467-4474

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

26 mi

Dermatology

55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801874573 (617) 724-0287

The General Hospital Corporation

26 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023049236 (617) 726-2000

Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc

27 mi

Internal Medicine

75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

37 services33 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on chest with 1 lung inflated 00541

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during a chest procedure where only one lung is inflated. It's a specialized technique that allows doctors to operate on one lung while the other continues to provide oxygen.

34 services34 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

24 services23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

21 services20 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902

Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on chest 00540

Anesthesia for a chest procedure involves medicine to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It can be general, putting you in a sleep-like state, or regional, numbing a specific area. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

11 services11 patients

Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 62324

This procedure involves placing a tube into your middle or upper spine canal. A substance is then injected through the tube. This can help diagnose or treat various conditions related to the spine and nervous system. It is performed by skilled healthcare professionals.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220071

Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220110

Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JILLIAN ELIZABETH KOSNER DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

QUALITY ANESTHESIA PAIN SERVICES, PLLC

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

HOLY FAMILY INPATIENT SPECIALISTS PLLC

Internal Medicine

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

STEWARD HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, INC.

General Acute Care Hospital

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

LAURA ANN GIANNOTTI

Social Worker (Clinical)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

LG NEWCORP INC

Psychiatric Unit

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 946-8366

JESSICA ROUSSELLE LICSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

JEFFREY HENRY JANCO CNP

Nurse Practitioner

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 794-8381

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 Xiaodong Bao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Xiaodong Bao is 1194997643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2008.

Where is Xiaodong Bao located?

Xiaodong Bao practices at 70 East St, Methuen, MA 01844. The listed phone number is (978) 687-0156.

What is Xiaodong Bao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Xiaodong Bao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Xiaodong Bao 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Xiaodong Bao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Xiaodong Bao reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Lowell Anesthesiology Service, Inc. (Lowell, MA), Steward Medical Group, Inc (Watertown, MA), Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Xiaodong Bao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Xiaodong Bao accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Xiaodong Bao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Xiaodong Bao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Xiaodong Bao is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Xiaodong Bao was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.