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DR. WEI CHAO MD PHD
NPI 1922098730
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since October 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT ST, CLN 3, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 724-3267(617) 726-7536 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Wei Chao Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. WEI CHAO MD PHD (NPI 1922098730) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (158035) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922098730
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WEI CHAOCredential: MD PHD
Location Address55 FRUIT ST, CLN 3Boston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142Charlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Fax(617) 726-7536
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1922098730 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in MA · 158035
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.
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3194639MA
OtherJ21108MA · Bcbs
Other158035MA · Tufts Health Plan

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. Wei Chao 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 ID5890701916
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160105002184
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210002
Location22 South Greene StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Wei Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wei Chao is 1922098730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2005.

Where is Wei Chao located?

Wei Chao practices at 55 Fruit St Cln 3, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-3267.

What is Wei Chao's specialty?

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

Is Wei Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wei 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 Wei Chao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wei Chao is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wei Chao was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 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.