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DR. PAUL SHICHAO ZHOU
NPI 1396494043
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Boston, MA

Active since March 21, 2022PECOS Enrolled
243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 523-7900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2026, Apr 6, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Paul Shichao Zhou NPPES

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

DR. PAUL SHICHAO ZHOU (NPI 1396494043) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1026354) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396494043
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL SHICHAO ZHOU
Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3002 · (617) 523-7900
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
NPI 1396494043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
License Licensed in MA · 1026354
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paul Shichao Zhou is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Audiologist
243 CHARLES ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Ophthalmology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Eyewear Supplier
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Ophthalmology
243 CHARLES ST, 10TH FLOOR -- OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY
BOSTON, MA 02114
Otolaryngology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Emergency Medicine
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Social Worker (Clinical)
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Paul Zhou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Zhou is 1396494043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2022.

Where is Paul Zhou located?

Paul Zhou practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 523-7900.

What is Paul Zhou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Paul Zhou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Zhou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Zhou was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.