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MR. EDWARD N. CHAI M.D.
NPI 1568449213
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Fresh Meadows, NY

Active since December 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
59-16 174TH STREET, LOWER LEVEL, FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365(718) 670-1512(718) 747-1262 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Mr. Edward N. Chai M.d. NPPES

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

MR. EDWARD N. CHAI M.D. (NPI 1568449213) is an individual neurology provider in Fresh Meadows, New York, licensed in New York (215597) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568449213
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameMR. EDWARD N. CHAICredential: M.D.
Location Address59-16 174TH STREET, LOWER LEVELFresh Meadows, NY 11365-1539
Mailing Address59-16 174th Street, Lower LevelFresh Meadows, NY 11365-1539 · (718) 670-1512 · Fax (718) 747-1262
Phone(718) 670-1512
Fax(718) 747-1262
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 2009
✔ NPI 1568449213 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 215597
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
59-16 174TH STREET, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PING300000335NY
Medicare UPINI12241NY
Medicaid02567260NY
Medicare PING400001147NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified551N81NY

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

Mr. Edward N. Chai 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 ID6709850472
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040819001609
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 4

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
122 services67 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.
105 services102 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
30 services19 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330056
Location121 Dekalb AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11201 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11365 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
$153.13 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$116.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $29.24 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

HALLAS MOOJID KADHIM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
59-16 174TH STREET
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365
Queens County (718) 670-1151

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 Edward Chai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Chai is 1568449213. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2005.

Where is Edward Chai located?

Edward Chai practices at 59-16 174th Street Lower Level, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. The listed phone number is (718) 670-1512.

What is Edward Chai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Edward Chai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Chai 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 Edward Chai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Chai is affiliated with Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Chai was last updated on December 24, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.