DR. BOB BEING SHO CHAI M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1871898171
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in East Brunswick, NJ

Active since January 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
483 CRANBURY RD, UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUP, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816(732) 390-0030(732) 390-1856 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Bob Being Sho Chai M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. BOB BEING SHO CHAI M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1871898171) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in East Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09172900) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871898171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. BOB BEING SHO CHAICredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address483 CRANBURY RD, UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUPEast Brunswick, NJ 08816-3610
Mailing Address579a Cranbury Rd, University Radiology GroupEast Brunswick, NJ 08816-5426 · (732) 390-0040 · Fax (732) 390-1856
Fax(732) 390-1856
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2013
NPI 1871898171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in NJ · 25MA09172900
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License 25MA09172900 (NJ)
483 CRANBURY RD, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN279125NJ
Medicaid0352110NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bob Being Sho Chai M.d., Ph.d. 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 ID6305024886
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130522000253, I20150313001109
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 42

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.

Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml A9575
Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.
10,000 services58 patients
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967
Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
4,600 services43 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
524 services508 patients
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148
An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
352 services182 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
226 services224 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498
A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.
183 services182 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Hunterdon Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Flemington, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310005
Location2100 Wescott DriveFlemington, NJ 08822 · Hunterdon County
Birthing friendly

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerville, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310048
Location110 Rehill AveSomerville, NJ 08876 · Somerset County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Neptune, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310073
Location1945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jersey City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310074
Location355 Grand StreetJersey City, NJ 07302 · Hudson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08816 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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.

89.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.2
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Abdominal Lesions
Percentage of final reports for abdominal imaging studies for asymptomatic patients aged 18 years and older with one or more of the following noted incidentally with follow_up imaging recommended: - Liver lesion =< 0.5 cm - Cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm -…
Lower rates are better for this measure.
35%23 patients
Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Thyroid Nodules in Patients
Percentage of final reports for computed tomography (CT), CT angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) studies of the chest or neck for patients aged 18 years and older with no known thyroid disease with a…
Lower rates are better for this measure.
25%40 patients
Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%1,210 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%183 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD, UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUP PC
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Nuclear Medicine
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
483 CRANBURY RD, UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUP PC
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

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 Bob Chai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bob Chai is 1871898171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2011.

Where is Bob Chai located?

Bob Chai practices at 483 Cranbury Rd University Radiology Group, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. The listed phone number is (732) 390-0030.

What is Bob Chai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Bob Chai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bob Chai 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 Bob Chai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bob Chai is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bob Chai was last updated on July 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.