WEN-WEI CHUNG MD – NPI #1487672929
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

WEN-WEI CHUNG is a pathologist located in WOODBURY, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487672929 to WEN-WEI CHUNG on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 28, 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 WEN-WEI CHUNG below.

NPI Profile for
WEN-WEI CHUNG

NPI Number
1487672929
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WEN-WEI CHUNG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1875 WOODWINDS DRIVE
SUITE 220
WOODBURY, MN 55125-2298
Phone: (651) 264-1500 Fax: (651) 264-1646
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 28, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WEN-WEI CHUNG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMN191813300
medicaidMN522496900
medicaidMN099565700
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 MN 45196

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

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
WEN-WEI CHUNG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
      1805 HENNEPIN AVENUE NORTH
      GLENCOE, MN 55336
    • HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
      701 PARK AVENUE
      MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
    • SPOONER HEALTH SYSTEM
      1280 CHANDLER DR
      SPOONER, WI 54801
    • WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH
      1100 BERGSLIEN ST
      BALDWIN, WI 54002

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