Active NPI 1902035330 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sandy Chai , MD

Dermatology • Providence, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sandy Chai, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 2009, Dr. Chai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE.

Dr. Chai is affiliated with Dermatology Professionals Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

830 Chalkstone Ave

Providence, RI 029084734

Telephone 4012737100

Fax 4014573332

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Va Medical Center Facility NPI 1447213731

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Providence, RI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (74 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chai (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Providence Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$240.00	$91.69
17000 Destruction of skin growth	20	19	$135.00	$65.33

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	30	29	$350.00	$110.66
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	29	12	$38.62	$6.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$310.00	$112.06
17000 Destruction of skin growth	21	21	$168.57	$65.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$225.00	$78.11
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	14	14	$290.71	$105.33

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	178	134	$350.00	$111.47
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	156	54	$40.00	$5.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	138	113	$225.00	$76.30
17000 Destruction of skin growth	98	76	$171.00	$61.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	95	$310.00	$112.37
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	52	51	$300.00	$103.68
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	19	17	$325.00	$116.08
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$310.92	$141.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$130.00	$46.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	14	$162.40	$71.28
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	16	12	$300.00	$55.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$200.00	$79.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	192	131	$225.00	$73.00
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	147	41	$39.19	$5.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	91	$350.00	$107.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$292.89	$108.84
17000 Destruction of skin growth	81	69	$171.00	$57.25
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	55	52	$232.94	$105.56
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	37	31	$314.74	$114.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$186.78	$75.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$118.60	$44.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	12	$162.40	$73.04
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	12	11	$684.40	$308.24
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$228.88	$101.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	205	161	$225.00	$74.59
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	120	41	$22.92	$5.84
17000 Destruction of skin growth	97	80	$171.00	$58.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$244.42	$110.01
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	77	70	$232.94	$106.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	39	$350.00	$108.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	40	$99.06	$45.00
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	26	23	$249.08	$115.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$294.56	$140.00
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	18	16	$73.64	$33.79
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$168.60	$77.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-05

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License RI MD14276

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA A116380

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dermatology Professionals Inc

148 W River St, Providence, RI 029042615

Phone: 4012739310

Secondary Practice Locations

148 W River St Ste 1b

Providence, RI 029042615

Phone: 4012739310

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2026

Registered at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 029084734 (Tel: 4012737100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2026

Registered at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 029084734 (Tel: 4012737100)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #A116380 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active June 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2013

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, APC BUILDING, 10TH FLOOR, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4014447959)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2013

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, APC BUILDING, 10TH FLOOR, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4014447959)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2013

Recorded as SANDY CHAI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2013

Dermatology (License #MD14276 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902035330

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 07, 2009

Last Update: February 05, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

830 Chalkstone Ave

Providence, RI 029084734

Phone: 4012737100

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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