Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. PAULINE CHAO, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: INTERNAL MEDICINE) · NORWOOD, MA
- NPI 1073665873
- Accepts Medicare
- 50 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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49 WALPOLE ST STE 1
NORWOOD, MA 020623341
(781) 762-4199
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 22, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1976 — 50 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #44366
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073665873. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
564
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$63,534
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 262 | 106 | $139 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 84 | 51 | $97 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 45 | 44 | $89 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 41 | 41 | $142 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 40 | 21 | $139 | |
81000 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | 35 | 34 | $4 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 28 | 28 | $21 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 18 | 13 | $16 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $240 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$247
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 1 | $124.68 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $122.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,527
Patients
467
Total drug cost
$143,835
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 179 | 57 | $4,934 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 162 | 49 | $4,651 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 157 | 43 | $2,088 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 144 | 48 | $4,712 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 117 | 31 | $877 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 111 | 31 | $1,763 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 105 | 35 | $2,814 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 100 | 34 | $1,590 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 71 | 22 | $1,175 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 71 | 19 | $4,545 |