Edward Chai, M.D.
NPI 1568449213 · Neurology Physician · Fresh Meadows, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Chai, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Fresh Meadows, NY (NPI 1568449213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568449213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 215597 (NY)
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
20 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
271 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 122 | $55 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 105 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $104 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 14 | $238 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$238 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 87 | 20 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 62 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 58 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 40 | 12 |
| Levetiracetam | 33 | — |
| Gabapentin | 31 | 12 |
| Memantine Hcl | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 7 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
- 2005-12-23
- Last updated
- 2009-12-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Chai's NPI number?
- Edward Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568449213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Chai's specialty?
- Edward Chai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Chai located?
- Edward Chai's practice location on file with NPPES is 59-16 174th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365-1539.
- What is Edward Chai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Chai is (718) 670-1512.
- Does Edward Chai accept Medicare?
- Edward Chai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Chai's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Chai's NPI (1568449213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.