Gary S Chuang, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Torrance, CA

Gary S Chuang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 3475 Torrance Blvd Ste E, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (917) 566-3702.

Gary S Chuang is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 234002) 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 1013199868.

Contact Information

Gary S Chuang, MD
3475 Torrance Blvd Ste E,
Torrance, CA 90503-5800
(917) 566-3702
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGary S Chuang
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience19 Years
Location3475 Torrance Blvd Ste E, Torrance, 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:
  • Gary S Chuang attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013199868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406989573
  • Enrollment ID: I20140707001362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gary S Chuang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013199868NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 234002 (Massachusetts)Primary

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. Gary S Chuang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGary Chuang Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538685482
PECOS PAC ID: 4082971783
Enrollment ID: O20171206000145

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. Gary S Chuang 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
Gary S Chuang, MD
409 N Pacific Coast Hwy # 968,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-2870

Ph: (617) 638-5500
Gary S Chuang, MD
3475 Torrance Blvd Ste E,
Torrance, CA 90503-5800

Ph: (917) 566-3702

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