Dr Benjamin Chong, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Dallas, TX

Dr Benjamin Chong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his current practice location is 5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 645-2400.

Dr Benjamin Chong is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M9214) 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 1679782163.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Chong, MD
5939 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-9191
(214) 645-2400
(214) 645-2405

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Chong
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience20 Years
Location5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 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 Benjamin Chong attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679782163
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597830943
  • Enrollment ID: I20080819000605

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Chong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679782163NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology M9214 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502569

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 Benjamin Chong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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 Benjamin Chong 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 Benjamin Chong, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-9069

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Dr Benjamin Chong, MD
5939 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-9191

Ph: (214) 645-2400

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