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DAVID CHI MD, PHD
NPI 1780178830
Plastic Surgery in Providence, RI

Active since June 20, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
235 PLAIN ST STE 203, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905(401) 444-2701(401) 444-2740 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Aug 14, 2025, Aug 6, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About David Chi Md, Phd NPPES

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

DAVID CHI MD, PHD (NPI 1780178830) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD20739) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780178830
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID CHICredential: MD, PHD
Location Address235 PLAIN ST STE 203Providence, RI 02905-3241
Mailing Address235 Plain St Ste 203Providence, RI 02905-3241 · (401) 444-2701 · Fax (401) 444-2740
Phone(401) 444-2701
Fax(401) 444-2740
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1780178830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD20739✔ Licensed in MA · 1024525
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License MD20739 (RI)
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License MD20739 (RI)
235 PLAIN ST STE 203, Providence, RI 02905
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1738 Washington StAttleboro, MA 02703-6948 · Phone (508) 761-6025
Location 2593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · Phone (401) 444-5495 · Fax (401) 444-5716

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

David Chi 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 ID6507300258
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250821002367
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show David Chi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.
0.2 mi
General Practice
593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407116643 (401) 444-6779
Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc
18 mi
Family Medicine
2007 BAY ST
Taunton, MA 02780
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235957713 (774) 409-2009

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02905 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
$90.48 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 5

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

RACHEL AILEEN SULLIVAN MD
Plastic Surgery
235 PLAIN ST STE 203
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Providence County (401) 649-4901
AMY CLAIRE KITE M.D.
Plastic Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
235 PLAIN ST STE 203
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Providence County (401) 444-2701
LOREE K KALLIAINEN MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
235 PLAIN ST STE 203
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Providence County (401) 444-2701
LAUREN MCCARRAHER
Physician Assistant
235 PLAIN ST STE 203
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Providence County (401) 444-2701
DR. VINAY RAO MD, MPH
Plastic Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
235 PLAIN ST STE 203
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Providence County (401) 444-2701

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 David Chi's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Chi is 1780178830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2018.

Where is David Chi located?

David Chi practices at 235 Plain St Ste 203, Providence, RI 02905. The listed phone number is (401) 444-2701.

What is David Chi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is David Chi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Chi 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 David Chi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Chi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI) and Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc (Taunton, 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 David Chi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Chi accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list David Chi 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 David Chi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Chi is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Chi was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.