DR. BENJAMIN B TANG M.D. NPI 1225112196

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1225112196
  • Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN B TANG, M.D.
  • Classification: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) - 208G00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 333 W 89TH AVE STE W2
    MERRILLVILLE, IN
    ZIP 46410
  • Phone: (317) 671-7460

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NPI Details

DR. Benjamin B Tang, M.D. is a thoracic surgery cardiothoracic vascular surgery in Merrillville, IN with 50 years of experience. The provider is a thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. DR. Benjamin B Tang, M.D. NPI is 1225112196. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

333 W 89TH AVE STE W2
MERRILLVILLE, IN
ZIP 46410
Phone: (317) 671-7460
Fax: (224) 235-4652

The NPI 1225112196 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein (HCPCS:36470)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (HCPCS:36482)
  • Varicose vein removal (HCPCS:NAN08)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/25/2006 and was last updated on 12/6/2018.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1208G00000XThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)036055168ILLINOISNo
2208G00000XThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)01033529AINDIANAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1100203000AMEDICAIDINDIANA
2911-08127OTHERILLINOISBLUE SHIELD IL
3351859903OTHERILLINOISILLINOIS PULIC AID
4000000077842OTHERINDIANAANTHEM BCBS IN
5330002905OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE PART B
6351859903012OTHERWISCONSINBLUE SHIELD WI

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