Dr Tony Chang, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Stockton, CA

Dr Tony Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Stockton, California. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Sutter Valley Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 2545 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 941-0127.

Dr Tony Chang is licensed to practice in California (license number A85797) 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 1164445896.

Contact Information

Dr Tony Chang, MD
2545 W Hammer Ln,
Stockton, CA 95209-2839
(209) 941-0127
(209) 951-2438

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tony Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location2545 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, California
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 Tony Chang attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164445896
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335142249
  • Enrollment ID: I20060815000314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tony Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164445896NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A85797 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph's Medical Center Of StocktonStockton, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dignity Health Medical Foundation78108006611209
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation98300945151840

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Tony Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDignity Health Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803418
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800661
Enrollment ID: O20031107000709
Entity NameSutter Valley Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669846986
PECOS PAC ID: 9830094515
Enrollment ID: O20090311000335

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 Tony Chang 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 Tony Chang, MD
Po Box 255228,
Sacramento, CA 95865-5228

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Dr Tony Chang, MD
2545 W Hammer Ln,
Stockton, CA 95209-2839

Ph: (209) 941-0127

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