Dr Arthur King-fan Tong, MBBS - Medicare Dermatology in Waltham, MA

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Dr Arthur King-fan Tong, MBBS is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Waltham, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 40 Second Ave, Mass General West, Waltham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 522-9000.

Dr Arthur King-fan Tong is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 56718) 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 1619942661.

Contact Information

Dr Arthur King-fan Tong, MBBS
40 Second Ave, Mass General West,
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 522-9000
(781) 522-4230

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arthur King-fan Tong
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience46 Years
Location40 Second Ave, Waltham, 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 Arthur King-fan Tong graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619942661
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113917436
  • Enrollment ID: I20040517001344

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arthur King-fan Tong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619942661NPI-NPPES
720378OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
J08284OtherMABCBS MA
3071961MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 56718 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc24663658203204

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 Arthur King-fan Tong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20031111000434
Entity NameThe General Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023049236
PECOS PAC ID: 6507803806
Enrollment ID: O20080313000351

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 Arthur King-fan Tong 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 Arthur King-fan Tong, MBBS
3 Woodland Rd, Suite 301,
Stoneham, MA 02180-1702

Ph: (781) 662-2066		Dr Arthur King-fan Tong, MBBS
40 Second Ave, Mass General West,
Waltham, MA 02451

Ph: (781) 522-9000

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