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HUGH LEE PREAS II MD
NPI 1750371118
Anesthesiology in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
66.04/100
CMS Quality Rating
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1620, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 718-9800(301) 986-1672 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Hugh Lee Preas Ii Md NPPES

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

HUGH LEE PREAS II MD (NPI 1750371118) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0043021) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750371118
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameHUGH LEE PREAS IICredential: MD
Location Address5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1620Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
Mailing AddressPo Box 790058Saint Louis, MO 63179-0058 · (636) 549-2380 · Fax (314) 569-5974
Phone(301) 718-9800
Fax(301) 986-1672
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2009
✔ NPI 1750371118 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0043021
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.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License D0043021 (MD)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Other Identifiers 11

Medicare UPINF68652
Medicare PIN00B122C47DC
Medicaid086451000MD
Other1619157MD · First Health
Other5263677MH · Ccn Fh
Medicare PIN159328Y2MMD
Other5608478MD · Aetna Us Health Care Ppo
OtherKBC1CHMD · Carefirst Bcbs
Other0001 GRP S417DC · Carefirst Bc Bs Of Dc
Other2961252MD · Aetna Us Health Care Hmo
Other050087029MD · Rr Medicare

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

Hugh Lee Preas Ii 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 ID7911804125
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031216000681, I20111205000223
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 11

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 procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
72 services66 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
63 services61 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
54 services51 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
50 services48 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia 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.
45 services43 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
32 services32 patients

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.

66.04/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.05
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. ALLEN A. NIMETZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 700
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-5050
PHILIP D. BOBROW MD PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
STACEY JOY JOSEPH MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 960
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 664-6696
STEVEN HOWARD BERNSTEIN JR. M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
THOMAS P WINKLER M.D.
Otolaryngology
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE #1455
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-8630
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AT FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS LLC
Internal Medicine
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1445
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 634-1345
DR. STEVEN A BURKA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #914
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 654-3803
DR. ALISON J GARTEN D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #945
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (617) 529-6551

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 Hugh Preas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hugh Preas is 1750371118. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Hugh Preas located?

Hugh Preas practices at 5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1620, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 718-9800.

What is Hugh Preas's specialty?

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

Is Hugh Preas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hugh Preas 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hugh Preas was last updated on December 8, 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.