Eric Ping Chiang, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Corpus Christi, TX

Eric Ping Chiang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. His current practice location is 2820 S Padre Island Dr Ste 175, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 400-7700.

Eric Ping Chiang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q2116) 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 1386962116.

Contact Information

Eric Ping Chiang, MD
2820 S Padre Island Dr Ste 175,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415-1800
(361) 400-7700
(888) 972-1856

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric Ping Chiang
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience14 Years
Location2820 S Padre Island Dr Ste 175, Corpus Christi, Texas
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:
  • Eric Ping Chiang graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386962116
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/26/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254562507
  • Enrollment ID: I20150803001974

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric Ping Chiang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386962116NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology Q2116 (Texas)Primary

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. Eric Ping Chiang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558870048
PECOS PAC ID: 3476819590
Enrollment ID: O20171106002803

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. Eric Ping Chiang 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
Eric Ping Chiang, MD
2820 S Padre Island Dr Ste 175,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415-1800

Ph: (361) 400-7700
Eric Ping Chiang, MD
2820 S Padre Island Dr Ste 175,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415-1800

Ph: (361) 400-7700

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