CHONG SHOU MD
NPI 1508125535
Hospitalist in Melrose, MA

Active since May 11, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98/100
CMS Quality Rating
585 LEBANON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176(781) 979-3861(781) 979-3860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Chong Shou Md NPPES

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

CHONG SHOU MD (NPI 1508125535) is an individual hospitalist provider in Melrose, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (261974) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508125535
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHONG SHOUCredential: MD
Location Address585 LEBANON STMelrose, MA 02176-3225
Mailing Address585 Lebanon StMelrose, MA 02176-3225 · (781) 979-3861 · Fax (781) 979-3860
Fax(781) 979-3860
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 2016
NPI 1508125535 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MA · 261974
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

585 LEBANON ST, Melrose, MA 02176

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

Chong Shou 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 ID6709193618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150909002272
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
624 services310 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
207 services204 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
126 services85 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
85 services85 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
28 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Lawrence General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220010
LocationOne General StreetLawrence, MA 01842 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Melrose, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220070
Location585 Lebanon StreetMelrose, MA 02176 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holy Family Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Methuen, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220080
Location70 East StreetMethuen, MA 01844 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02176 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
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

98/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality92.84
Improvement Activities40
Cost76.82

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
100%374 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%140 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Pharmacist
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
585 LEBANON ST, HALLMARK IMAGING
MELROSE, MA 02176
Physician Assistant
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Emergency Medicine
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Internal Medicine
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Anesthesiology
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Pharmacist
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
585 LEBANON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176

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 Chong Shou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chong Shou is 1508125535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2012.

Where is Chong Shou located?

Chong Shou practices at 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176. The listed phone number is (781) 979-3861.

What is Chong Shou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Chong Shou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chong Shou 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.

Is Chong Shou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chong Shou is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, Melrosewakefield Healthcare, Holy Family Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chong Shou was last updated on June 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.