Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in San Leandro, CA

Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in San Leandro, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2500 Merced St, San Leandro, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 454-1000.

Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung is licensed to practice in California (license number A68618) 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 1053474379.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung, MD
2500 Merced St,
San Leandro, CA 94577-4201
(510) 454-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Chi-ming Tung
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location2500 Merced St, San Leandro, California
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 Thomas Chi-ming Tung attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053474379
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860453016
  • Enrollment ID: I20041021000650

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053474379NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A68618 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San LeandroSan leandro, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102257800

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 Thomas Chi-ming Tung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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 Thomas Chi-ming Tung 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 Thomas Chi-ming Tung, MD
2500 Merced St,
San Leandro, CA 94577-4201

Ph: (510) 454-1000
Dr Thomas Chi-ming Tung, MD
2500 Merced St,
San Leandro, CA 94577-4201

Ph: (510) 454-1000

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in San Leandro, CA

Isaac Oojin Choy, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-454-1000    

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