BENJAMIN B. TANG M.D. – NPI #1225112196
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

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.

BENJAMIN TANG is a thoracic surgeon located in MERRILLVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225112196 to BENJAMIN TANG on October 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Dec 06, 2018. 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 BENJAMIN TANG below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN B. TANG

NPI Number
1225112196
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN B. TANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
333 W 89TH AVE STE W2
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Phone: (317) 671-7460 Fax: (224) 235-4652
3 Other location(s):
6415 W Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638-2503
Phone: (773) 906-8060
Fax: (224) 235-4652
5521 W Lincoln Hwy
Suite 300
Crown Point, IN 46307-1097
Phone: (219) 769-8346
Fax: (219) 769-7941
333 W 89th Ave Ste W2
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (317) 671-7460
Fax: (224) 235-4652
Mailing address
PO BOX 451
NORTHBROOK, IL 60065-0451
Phone: (847) 593-8460 Fax: (224) 235-4652
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN TANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERANTHEM BCBS ININ000000077842
OTHERBLUE SHIELD ILIL911-08127
OTHERBLUE SHIELD WIWI351859903012
OTHERILLINOIS PULIC AIDIL351859903
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE PART B330002905
MEDICAIDIN100203000A
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
IL 036055168

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 may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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