Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Zhi Qiao, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Brighton, MA
- NPI 1700988078
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135
(176) 779-6700
fax (617) 506-4366 - Mailing address
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2100 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 021245615
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 11, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #242368
- Medicaid
- NY #03080233
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700988078. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,676
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$150,546
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 693 | 224 | $103 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 590 | 53 | $84 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 239 | 53 | $35 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 68 | 29 | $98 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 59 | 57 | $185 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 27 | 27 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Brighton Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 178. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,318
Patients
595
Total drug cost
$1,379,922
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 360 | 67 | $460,898 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 285 | 86 | $3,918 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 250 | 65 | $4,866 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 227 | 53 | $211,408 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 202 | 54 | $149,749 |
| Glipizide | Generic | 168 | 52 | $2,296 |
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 143 | 32 | $65,098 |
| Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) | Brand | 121 | 30 | $115,087 |
| Nano 2Nd Gen Pen Needle (Pen Needle, Diabetic) | Brand | 98 | 41 | $13,011 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Lispro) | Brand | 89 | 28 | $80,669 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Zhi Qiao's medical specialty?
Dr. Zhi Qiao practices Hospitalist Physician in Brighton, MA.
Where does Dr. Zhi Qiao practice?
Dr. Zhi Qiao practices at 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135. Office phone: 1767796700.
What is Dr. Zhi Qiao's NPI?
Dr. Zhi Qiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700988078, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zhi Qiao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zhi Qiao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zhi Qiao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.