Pauline Chao, MD
NPI 1073665873 · Nephrology Physician · Norwood, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pauline Chao, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Norwood, MA (NPI 1073665873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073665873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 44366 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
534 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 311 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $99 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 37 | $140 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 35 | $141 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 27 | $87 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 215 | 67 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 173 | 54 |
| Omeprazole | 170 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 127 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 127 | 35 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-18
- Last updated
- 2018-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pauline Chao's NPI number?
- Pauline Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073665873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pauline Chao's specialty?
- Pauline Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pauline Chao located?
- Pauline Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 49 Walpole St Ste 1, Norwood, MA 02062-3341.
- What is Pauline Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pauline Chao is (781) 762-4199.
- Does Pauline Chao accept Medicare?
- Pauline Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pauline Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Pauline Chao's NPI (1073665873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.