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DR. SARA E ZHAO M.D.
NPI 1902105422
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Boston, MA

Active since March 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2019, Sep 17, 2018, Jun 12, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sara E Zhao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA E ZHAO M.D. (NPI 1902105422) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (277078) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902105422
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA E ZHAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114
Mailing Address55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2696 · (617) 643-4723
Phone(617) 643-4723
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1902105422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 277078✔ Licensed in MI · 4301098524
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sara Smolinski

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 E Medical Center Dr, 2nd floor Taubman Center Recp AAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5326 · Phone (734) 936-5850

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

Dr. Sara E Zhao M.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 ID6406090935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181003000354
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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
36 services35 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
28 services25 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.
21 services21 patients
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012
This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.
17 services17 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
14 services13 patients
Needle biopsy of growth of abdominal cavity 49180
A needle biopsy of the abdominal cavity growth is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into the abdomen to collect a small tissue sample from the growth. This sample is then examined under a microscope to identify the nature of the growth. It's a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220101
Location2014 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02462 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 20

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

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 Sara Zhao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Zhao is 1902105422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2011. The provider is also known as Sara Smolinski.

Where is Sara Zhao located?

Sara Zhao practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 643-4723.

What is Sara Zhao's specialty?

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

Is Sara Zhao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Zhao 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 Sara Zhao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Zhao is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Zhao was last updated on August 3, 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.