Dr Baochong B Chang, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Waco, TX

Dr Baochong B Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Waco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Christus Health Central Louisiana and his current practice location is 3420 Pine Ave, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 752-2900.

Dr Baochong B Chang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L8302) 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 1790851525.

Contact Information

Dr Baochong B Chang, MD
3420 Pine Ave,
Waco, TX 76708-3130
(254) 752-2900
(254) 752-2902

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Baochong B Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience35 Years
Location3420 Pine Ave, Waco, 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:
  • Dr Baochong B Chang graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790851525
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325021652
  • Enrollment ID: I20040609000363

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Baochong B Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790851525NPI-NPPES
1645061MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine L8302 (Texas)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology L8302 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LAHospital
Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NYHospital

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 Baochong B Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHendrick Provider Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396961322
PECOS PAC ID: 9739162181
Enrollment ID: O20040609001047
Entity NameCancer And Blood Specialists Of Texas, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003981341
PECOS PAC ID: 9335165091
Enrollment ID: O20051021000289

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 Baochong B 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 Baochong B Chang, MD
3420 Pine Ave,
Waco, TX 76708-3130

Ph: (254) 752-2900
Dr Baochong B Chang, MD
3420 Pine Ave,
Waco, TX 76708-3130

Ph: (254) 752-2900

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