Quick answers
- Does Zhi Qiao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zhi Qiao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Zhi Qiao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 1,537 services for Zhi Qiao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zhi Qiao's NPI number?
- 1700988078. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Zhi Qiao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 279 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,537 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)712 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)514 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)184 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)38 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)35 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes67%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Zhi Qiao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zhi Qiao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - MiltonMilton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220108
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamNeedham, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220083
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
- Boston Medical Center-BrightonBrighton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220036
Practice locations
Addresses where Zhi Qiao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Highland St, Suite 209Milton, MA 02186 (617) 696‑1820
- 235 N Pearl StBrockton, MA 02301 (508) 427‑3000
- 736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135 (617) 789‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zhi Qiao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.564 clinicians in the group
- Community Physicians Associates Inc31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Endocrinologyalso
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Milton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700988078 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians