JOHN Y CHUNG MD – NPI #1710943709
Dermatology

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

JOHN CHUNG is a dermatologist located in DALTON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710943709 to JOHN CHUNG on April 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 27, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN CHUNG below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN Y. CHUNG

NPI Number
1710943709
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN Y. CHUNG
Professional Name: JOHN Y CHUNG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1107 MEMORIAL DR
STE 201
DALTON, GA 30720
Phone: (706) 277-7311 Fax: (706) 272-3512
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 29, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN CHUNG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherGA LICENSEGA041532
medicaidGA00703436A
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ND0101X
- Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Primary)		 GA 041532
207N00000X
- Dermatology		 GA 041532

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
1107 MEMORIAL DRIVE,
DALTON, GA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2253 CHAMBLISS AVE NW,
CLEVELAND, TN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN CHUNG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 MEMORIAL DRIVE
      DALTON, GA 30720
    • PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
      960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PARKWAY
      CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

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