CHRISTOPHER C. TENG MD – NPI #1386841666
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

CHRISTOPHER TENG is an ophthalmologist located in WORCESTER, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386841666 to CHRISTOPHER TENG on June 29, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 04, 2025. 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 CHRISTOPHER TENG below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER C. TENG

NPI Number
1386841666
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER C. TENG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
281 LINCOLN STREET
WORCESTER, MA 01605-2138
Phone: (508) 334-6855 Fax: (508) 334-6795
1 Other location(s):
40 Temple St
New Haven, CT 06510-2715
Phone: (203) 785-2020
Mailing address
PO BOX 415348
WORCESTER, MA 02241-5348
Phone: (800) 225-8885 Fax: (508) 334-1977
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 04, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER TENG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICARE PTANNYA400013912
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 NY A238344

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.

Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 2004
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
CHRISTOPHER TENG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
      20 YORK ST
      NEW HAVEN, CT 06504

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