DR. PAUL SHICHAO ZHOU
NPI 1396494043
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Boston, MA
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, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Paul Shichao Zhou 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Paul Zhou reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Boston, MA 02114
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 478 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, MAMassachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MAPhysician 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.
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.
BOSTON, MA 02114
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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for Paul Zhou's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Zhou reassigns Medicare benefits to Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (Boston, MA). The 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 Paul Zhou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Paul Zhou accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Paul Zhou 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 Paul Zhou affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Paul Zhou is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -.
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 3 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.
# Dr. Paul Shichao Zhou · NPI 1396494043
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist physician in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 21, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1396494043 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 21, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0120X
- **State license:** 1026354 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114-3002
- **Phone:** (617) 523-7900
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (NPI 1932574332, Boston, MA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Harvard Medical School, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 27, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1396494043) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.