Vivian K Chang, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Tuba City, AZ

Vivian K Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Tuba City, Arizona. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Ali'i Health Center and her current practice location is 167 North Main Street, Tuba City, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 283-2501.

Vivian K Chang is licensed to practice in New York (license number 183196) 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 1871527309.

Contact Information

Vivian K Chang, MD
167 North Main Street,
Tuba City, AZ 86045-0600
(928) 283-2501
(928) 283-2677

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVivian K Chang
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location167 North Main Street, Tuba City, Arizona
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:
  • Vivian K Chang attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871527309
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961584685
  • Enrollment ID: I20080201000472

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vivian K Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871527309NPI-NPPES
529505MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 183196 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kona Community HospitalKealakekua, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ali'i Health Center448698454938

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. Vivian K Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAlii Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285107698
PECOS PAC ID: 4486984549
Enrollment ID: O20191002003639

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. Vivian K Chang 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
Vivian K Chang, MD
Po Box 600, 167 North Main Street,
Tuba City, AZ 86045-0600

Ph: (928) 283-2501
Vivian K Chang, MD
167 North Main Street,
Tuba City, AZ 86045-0600

Ph: (928) 283-2501

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Tuba City, AZ

James P Beck, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 928-283-2501    Fax: 928-283-2677
Shannah Malia Redmon, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 167 North Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: 928-283-2501    Fax: 928-283-2677
Dr. Kosta Mark Zinis, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 167 N Main St, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: 928-283-2501    
Dr. Thomas Joseph Peters, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 167 North Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: 928-283-2501    Fax: 928-283-2677

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