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SIMON WEN-WEI CHAO MD
NPI 1780898676
Anesthesiology in Winston Salem, NC

Active since May 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 768-3212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Simon Wen-wei Chao Md NPPES

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

SIMON WEN-WEI CHAO MD (NPI 1780898676) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200401041) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780898676
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSIMON WEN-WEI CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120Winston Salem, NC 27103-6983
Mailing Address145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120Winston Salem, NC 27103-6983 · (336) 768-3212
Phone(336) 768-3212
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2019
✔ NPI 1780898676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200401041
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.
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120, Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Other Identifiers 8

Other145H5Bcbs
Other199218Medcost
Medicaid3810009081WV
Other9213088Aetna
Medicaid1780898676VA
Medicaid5906639NC
Other810501Partners
MedicaidQ0104ESC

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

Simon Wen-wei Chao 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 ID749380244
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070712000816
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 7

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.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
24 services24 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.
16 services16 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
15 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340148
Location1950 S Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County

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. ADAIR QUATTLEBAUM LOCKE MD
Anesthesiology
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
CONNIE SUE FREEMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
JESSICA SAVIDGE ROSE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
ELIZABETH SNOW M.D.
Anesthesiology
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
MARY K LEAVERY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
TAMMY PHINNEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
DR. JOSEPH LEMUEL MIDDLETON M.D.
Anesthesiology
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212
THOMAS ERNEST GENDRACHI JR. MD
Anesthesiology
145 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 768-3212

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 Simon Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simon Chao is 1780898676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007.

Where is Simon Chao located?

Simon Chao practices at 145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 120, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 768-3212.

What is Simon Chao's specialty?

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

Is Simon Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Simon Chao 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 Simon Chao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Simon Chao is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Simon Chao was last updated on March 1, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.