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DR. TETSURO SAKAI MD
NPI 1467427831
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514(984) 974-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Tetsuro Sakai Md NPPES

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

DR. TETSURO SAKAI MD (NPI 1467427831) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-02578) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467427831
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TETSURO SAKAICredential: MD
Location Address101 MANNING DRChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220
Mailing Address101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220 · (984) 974-1000
Phone(984) 974-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1467427831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-02578
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.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD425920 (PA)
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid101261630PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tetsuro Sakai Md 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 ID9537108428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241009000280
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

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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

DR. TERESA MARY ANDERSON PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-2457
DR. KAMAKSHI V RAO PHARMD, BCOP
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB#7600, UNC HOSPITAL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-1434
MS. MELODY ANN WATRAL MSN, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-8809
MORGAN TREPTE PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-8346
TREVOR STEPHEN BARLOWE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-1000
KRISTIN M HEAD RN
Registered Nurse
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-5421
KALYNN ANNE NORTHAM PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-3765
KEVIN IVAN MORALES DEL MORAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-1000

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 Tetsuro Sakai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tetsuro Sakai is 1467427831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Tetsuro Sakai located?

Tetsuro Sakai practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (984) 974-1000.

What is Tetsuro Sakai's specialty?

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

Is Tetsuro Sakai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tetsuro Sakai 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.

What insurance does Tetsuro Sakai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Tetsuro Sakai 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 Tetsuro Sakai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tetsuro Sakai is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tetsuro Sakai was last updated on October 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.