DR. DEZHAN ZHANG MD
NPI 1649256645
Anesthesiology in Brighton, MA

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135(617) 789-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Dezhan Zhang Md NPPES

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

DR. DEZHAN ZHANG MD (NPI 1649256645) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Brighton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (208228) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649256645
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEZHAN ZHANGCredential: MD
Location Address736 CAMBRIDGE STBrighton, MA 02135-2907
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Ave, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1649256645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 208228
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.
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, Brighton, MA 02135

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0147231MA

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. Dezhan Zhang 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 ID8022204643
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101122001026
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Dezhan Zhang reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
392 CHESTNUT ST
Needham, MA 02492
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 556 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1 GENERAL STREET
Lawrence, MA 01842
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 231 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
795 MIDDLE ST
Fall River, MA 02721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 347 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Internal Medicine
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM - MAILBOX #13
BOSTON, MA 02135
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT. OF CARDIOLOGY
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02135
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, ST ELIZABETHS MED CTR
BOSTON, MA 02135
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

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 Dezhan Zhang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dezhan Zhang is 1649256645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Dezhan Zhang located?

Dezhan Zhang practices at 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135. The listed phone number is (617) 789-3000.

What is Dezhan Zhang's specialty?

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

Is Dezhan Zhang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dezhan Zhang 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 organizations bill Medicare for Dezhan Zhang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dezhan Zhang reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is (Needham, MA), Lawrence Anesthesia Services, LLC (Lawrence, MA) and Steward Medical Group, Inc (Fall River, MA). Each 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 Dezhan Zhang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dezhan Zhang accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Dezhan Zhang 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 Dezhan Zhang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dezhan Zhang is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dezhan Zhang was last updated on August 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.