Dr Weiru Shao, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Cambridge, MA

Dr Weiru Shao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Cambridge Public Health Commission and his current practice location is 1493 Cambridge St, Surgery, Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 665-2555.

Dr Weiru Shao is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 220281) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164534343.

Contact Information

Dr Weiru Shao, MD
1493 Cambridge St, Surgery,
Cambridge, MA 02139-1047
(617) 665-2555
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Weiru Shao
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience26 Years
Location1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Weiru Shao attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164534343
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274511043
  • Enrollment ID: I20040708001134

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Weiru Shao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164534343NPI-NPPES
8150376OtherCIGNA
3011586OtherHIGHMARK
PO1258059OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
421692OtherUPMC HEALTH PLAN
7395417OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology MD450439 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 220281 (Massachusetts)Primary
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology 220281 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cambridge Public Health Commission8921910894536

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHarvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720037385
PECOS PAC ID: 4486567104
Enrollment ID: O20031203000426

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Entity NameBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548202641
PECOS PAC ID: 8123936119
Enrollment ID: O20041001000827

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Entity NameCambridge Public Health Commission
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932313228
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910894
Enrollment ID: O20050808000725

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Weiru Shao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Weiru Shao, MD
1493 Cambridge St, Surgery,
Cambridge, MA 02139-1047

Ph: (617) 665-2555
Dr Weiru Shao, MD
1493 Cambridge St, Surgery,
Cambridge, MA 02139-1047

Ph: (617) 665-2555

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Cambridge, MA

Dr. Erik Victor Berg, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-665-2555    Fax: 617-665-2825
Pamela F. Diamond, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1611 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-661-5525    Fax: 617-661-5202
Dr. Christian Soneru, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Mount Auburn St, 308, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 630-334-0855    Fax: 617-354-7961
Dr. Lawrence John Mambrino, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Mount Auburn St, Suite 308, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Dr. Richard Hillel, MD
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Practice Location: 300 Mount Auburn St, Suite 308, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-354-1010    Fax: 617-354-7961
Dr. Andrew Katz, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-665-1000    

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