Dr Gene Lee Chang, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Munster, IN

Dr Gene Lee Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Community Care Network Inc and his current practice location is 9030 Columbia Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-6002.

Dr Gene Lee Chang is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1033240411.

Contact Information

Dr Gene Lee Chang, MD
9030 Columbia Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2905
(219) 836-6002
(219) 836-6003

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gene Lee Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location9030 Columbia Ave, Munster, Indiana
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 Gene Lee Chang attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033240411
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769579507
  • Enrollment ID: I20071026000106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gene Lee Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033240411NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Care Network Inc3678737012360

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 Gene Lee Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Care Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457610487
PECOS PAC ID: 3678737012
Enrollment ID: O20120614000331

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 Gene Lee 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 Gene Lee Chang, MD
1041 Killarney Dr,
Dyer, IN 46311-1294

Ph: (219) 322-9722
Dr Gene Lee Chang, MD
9030 Columbia Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2905

Ph: (219) 836-6002

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Dr. Kyle Kleist, D.O.
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Sana Shoaib Meah, D.O
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Dr. Jay C. L.. Paik, M.D.
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Phone: 219-836-6411    Fax: 219-836-6415

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