Aaron M Cheng, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Aaron M Cheng, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is 1959 Ne Pacific St, University Of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 221-2504.

Aaron M Cheng is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00048009) 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 1861548455.

Contact Information

Aaron M Cheng, MD
1959 Ne Pacific St, University Of Washington Medical Center,
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 221-2504
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAaron M Cheng
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, Washington
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:
  • Aaron M Cheng attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861548455
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769515212
  • Enrollment ID: I20100804000293

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Aaron M Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861548455NPI-NPPES
1861548455MedicaidWA
0261762OtherL&I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD00048009 (Washington)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care MD00048009 (Washington)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD00048009 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital
University Of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973017

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. Aaron M Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

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. Aaron M Cheng 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
Aaron M Cheng, MD
Po Box 50095,
Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Ph: (206) 221-2504
Aaron M Cheng, MD
1959 Ne Pacific St, University Of Washington Medical Center,
Seattle, WA 98195

Ph: (206) 221-2504

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