Deactivated NPI 1255567046 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Zeling Chau , MD

Surgery • Palmer, MA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Zeling Chau has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 08, 2009

NPI Deactivation Date May 15, 2024

Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2009 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Zeling Chau, MD was a registered Surgery practicing in Palmer, MA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Chau provided care at the practice location at 50 WRIGHT STREET until profile deactivation on 2024-05-15.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Wright Street

Palmer, MA 010691138

Telephone 4132838761

Fax 4132845117

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baystate Medical Practices, Inc Facility NPI 1548205909

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Palmer, MA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 33.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Palmer, MA (1077 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$380.00	$135.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	36	36	$471.06	$176.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$376.40	$131.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	19	$244.40	$82.84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	17	$312.33	$143.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	16	$327.29	$111.62
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$696.27	$311.57
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$222.36	$106.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$371.00	$131.75
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$466.00	$174.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	22	$164.00	$52.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$242.00	$81.54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$326.00	$114.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$309.00	$141.67
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1620.00	$563.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	61	$242.00	$81.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	40	$164.00	$52.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$371.00	$130.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$309.00	$141.88
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	14	14	$1372.11	$624.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$326.00	$115.43
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$795.73	$316.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	45	$242.00	$80.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	44	$326.00	$113.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	34	$130.20	$80.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	28	$422.61	$207.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	16	$161.83	$73.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$80.94	$52.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$164.00	$52.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$308.06	$139.71
36569 Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$882.20	$92.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MA 249563

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners

Leslie Dubinsky

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003832635

Dr. Jill Levin , DO, MPH

Hospitalist

NPI 1013988906

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Master of Public Health

Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1073680716

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Carol Cote , RD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1083920623

Registered Dietitian

Gina Zichittella , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1356367643

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Cheryl Geoffrion , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1396795811

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated May 15, 2024

Record deactivated on May 15, 2024

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 30, 2024

Surgery (License #240911 in MA)

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NPI Profile Active October 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2016

Registered at 50 WRIGHT STREET, PALMER, MA 010691138 (Tel: 4132838761)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2016

Registered at 280 CHESTNUT ST, 2ND FLOOR, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011991001 (Tel: 4137943909)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 21, 2016

Recorded as ZELING CHAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 21, 2016

Surgery (License #249563 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 08, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255567046

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 08, 2009

Last Update: October 21, 2016

Deactivation Date: May 15, 2024

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

280 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor

Springfield, MA 011991001

Phone: 4137943909

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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