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
-
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 Norwood Nephrology Physician, 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 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Pauline Chao's medical specialty?
Dr. Pauline Chao practices Nephrology Physician in Norwood, MA.
Where does Dr. Pauline Chao practice?
Dr. Pauline Chao practices at 49 Walpole St Ste 1, Norwood, MA 020623341. Office phone: 7817624199.
What is Dr. Pauline Chao's NPI?
Dr. Pauline Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073665873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pauline Chao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pauline Chao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pauline Chao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.