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LI CHAI MD
NPI 1962434431
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 732-8634(617) 277-9013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Li Chai Md NPPES

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

LI CHAI MD (NPI 1962434431) is an individual blood banking & transfusion medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (219645) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962434431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZB0001X
Provider Legal NameLI CHAICredential: MD
Location Address75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL BLOOD BANKBoston, MA 02115
Mailing Address111 Cypress St, Brigham And Womens Physicians OrganizationBrookline, MA 02445 · (617) 582-1200
Phone(617) 732-8634
Fax(617) 277-9013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1962434431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZB0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 219645
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
75 FRANCIS STREET, Boston, MA 02115
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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

Li Chai 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 ID5193616795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040323000960
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 2

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.

Mechanical separation of plasma from blood 36514
Mechanical separation of plasma from blood is a procedure where your blood is drawn and placed in a machine. This machine spins the blood at high speeds, separating the plasma (a yellowish fluid) from the rest of the blood components. The plasma is then collected for medical purposes.
22 services12 patients
Blood bank physician services for investigation of transfusion reaction with written report 86078
This service involves a blood bank doctor examining a patient's reaction to a blood transfusion. The doctor will conduct tests to identify the cause and provide a written report detailing the findings and recommendations for future care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02115 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

JIA CHENG YAO M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (517) 732-5500
MR. FADI HABBAB MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY DEPT
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-6273
MRS. LEAH RAE PRAGER PA-C, MPH
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-6819
MICHAEL SEAN NURMSOO M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-5500
ALISA B GOLDBERG MD MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
75 FRANCIS STREET, WOMENS HEALTH DEPARTMENT OBGYN
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8625
DAVID WESTFALL BATES MD
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-7063
ASHLEY HARALSON VERNON MD
Surgery
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL DIVISION OF GENERAL AND GA
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8710
LINDSAY FAYE PARONICH PA-C
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8064

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 Li Chai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Li Chai is 1962434431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Li Chai located?

Li Chai practices at 75 Francis Street Brigham And Womens Hospital Blood Bank, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-8634.

What is Li Chai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X.

Is Li Chai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Li 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.

What insurance does Li Chai accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Li Chai 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 Li Chai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Li Chai is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Li Chai was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.