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CHI-JOAN HOW MD
NPI 1841671765
Internal Medicine - Hematology in Boston, MA

Active since June 16, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
450 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 632-3779(617) 632-5822 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Mar 3, 2026, Jul 6, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Chi-joan How Md NPPES

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

CHI-JOAN HOW MD (NPI 1841671765) is an individual hematology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (279411) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841671765
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0000X
Provider Legal NameCHI-JOAN HOWCredential: MD
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5418
Mailing Address450 Brookline Ave # Smith353Boston, MA 02215-5450 · (617) 632-3779 · Fax (617) 632-5822
Fax(617) 632-5822
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1841671765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · HematologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 279411
Definition
An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2015017268 (MO)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyTaxonomy 207RX0202X · License 274726 (MA)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 155 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2621 · Phone (617) 726-2000

Accepted 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

Chi-joan How 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 ID3173837085
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210611001922
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Chi-joan How reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346433257 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,026 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
101 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
78 services55 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
35 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
22 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220119
Location1153 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02130 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dover, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300018
Location789 Central AveDover, NH 03820 · Strafford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Physician Assistant
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Counselor (Mental Health)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA 2058
BOSTON, MA 02215
Nurse Practitioner
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

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 Chi-joan How's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chi-joan How is 1841671765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2015.

Where is Chi-joan How located?

Chi-joan How practices at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 632-3779.

What is Chi-joan How's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology, with taxonomy code 207RH0000X.

Is Chi-joan How enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chi-joan How 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 Chi-joan How's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chi-joan How reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA), Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, 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 Chi-joan How's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chi-joan How accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Chi-joan How 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 Chi-joan How affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chi-joan How is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chi-joan How was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.