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ION ALEXANDER HOBAI MD, PHD
NPI 1720114192
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since February 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-3030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ion Alexander Hobai Md, Phd NPPES

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

ION ALEXANDER HOBAI MD, PHD (NPI 1720114192) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (L-222008) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720114192
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameION ALEXANDER HOBAICredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREETBoston, MA 02114
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · (617) 726-3030
Phone(617) 726-3030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1720114192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · L-222008
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.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 02114
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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

Ion Alexander Hobai Md, Phd 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 ID1658464599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070907000628
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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
22 services22 patients
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.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
13 services13 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk 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.

KAITLYN MY-TU LAM MBBS
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7738
ALAKA RAY M.D.
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
MEGHAN E SISE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2862
HUGH G AUCHINCLOSS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
ANGELA M. JACQUES MD
Pediatrics
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
NICOLE J LOOK-HONG MD, MSC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-3868
CORINNA M ELLIOTT MA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-5600
KIRAN J AGARWAL-HARDING MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2942

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 Ion Hobai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ion Hobai is 1720114192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2007.

Where is Ion Hobai located?

Ion Hobai practices at Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-3030.

What is Ion Hobai's specialty?

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

Is Ion Hobai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ion Hobai 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 Ion Hobai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ion Hobai is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ion Hobai was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.