DR. DEZHAN ZHANG MD
NPI 1649256645
Anesthesiology in Brighton, MA
NPI Status: Active since December 21, 2005
Contact Information
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA
ZIP 02135
Phone: (617) 789-3000
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 43
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About DEZHAN ZHANG
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dezhan Zhang, an anesthesiologist established in Brighton, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 43 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649256645 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 208228 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1649256645
- Provider Name
- DR. DEZHAN ZHANG MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 736 CAMBRIDGE ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135
- Location Phone
- (617) 789-3000
- Mailing Address
- 960 MASSACHUSETTS AVE FL 2 BOSTON, MA 02118
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1983
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-21-2005
- Last Update Date
- 08-28-2025
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Dezhan Zhang manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 208228
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0147231 | MEDICAID (05) | MA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Dezhan Zhang is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Dezhan Zhang is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8022204643
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101122001026
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
This service was performed 45 times for 15 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsAnesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAnesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Dezhan Zhang is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE | 1493 CAMBRIDGE STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 | (617) 665-2300 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1649256645, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649256645, enumerated as an "individual" on December 21, 2005.
The provider is located at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135 and the phone number is (617) 789-3000.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Dezhan Zhang is affiliated with: CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE.
