Dr Sungji Chai, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Elmira, NY

Dr Sungji Chai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Elmira, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc and her current practice location is 600 Fitch St, Suite 102, Elmira, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 734-6544.

Dr Sungji Chai is licensed to practice in New York (license number 2143571) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1245238674.

Contact Information

Dr Sungji Chai, MD
600 Fitch St, Suite 102,
Elmira, NY 14905-1634
(607) 734-6544
(607) 734-6580

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sungji Chai
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience35 Years
Location600 Fitch St, Elmira, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sungji Chai graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245238674
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517907025
  • Enrollment ID: I20230320002193

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sungji Chai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245238674NPI-NPPES
01976998MedicaidNY
001461960MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 2143571 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc579987781783

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 Sungji Chai allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAppalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669533923
PECOS PAC ID: 5799877817
Enrollment ID: O20070822000932

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 Sungji Chai 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 Sungji Chai, MD
571 Saint Josephs Blvd Fl 2,
Elmira, NY 14901-3230

Ph: (607) 271-2050
Dr Sungji Chai, MD
600 Fitch St, Suite 102,
Elmira, NY 14905-1634

Ph: (607) 734-6544

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