Dr. Wei Chao , MD
Anesthesiology • Honolulu, HI
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Wei Chao, MD is a registered Anesthesiology practitioner in Honolulu, HI. With approximately 35 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Chao provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 575 COOKE STREET.
Dr. Chao is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
575 Cooke Street
Suite A 2325
Honolulu, HI 96813
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
1991
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Honolulu, HI
Practicing in Honolulu, HI (245 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery
|
27 | 27 | $533.81 | $139.09 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
12 | 12 | $479.25 | $113.82 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Straub Clinic And Hospital
888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 968133097
Phone: 8085224000
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Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 575 COOKE STREET, SUITE A 2325, HONOLULU, HI 96813 (Tel: 8089465385)
Registered at 575 COOKE STREET, SUITE A 2325, HONOLULU, HI 96813 (Tel: 8089465385)
Recorded as WEI CHAO, MD
Anesthesiology (License #MD7896 in HI)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
575 Cooke Street, Suite A 2325
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 8089465385
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