ERIC G. CHANG-TUNG M. D. – NPI #1891748588
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

ERIC CHANG-TUNG is a thoracic surgeon located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891748588 to ERIC CHANG-TUNG on May 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 15, 2024. 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 ERIC CHANG-TUNG below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC G. CHANG-TUNG

NPI Number
1891748588
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC G. CHANG-TUNG
Credentials
M. D.
Primary location
6130 W PARKER RD STE 103
PLANO, TX 75093-7910
Phone: (214) 361-2300 Fax: (214) 361-2316
1 Other location(s):
11808 Forest Lakes Ln
Dallas, TX 75230-2858
Phone: (214) 361-2300
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 15, 2024

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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)		 TX G4907

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
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
ERIC CHANG-TUNG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      4215 JOE RAMSEY BLVD
      GREENVILLE, TX 75401
    • MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE
      500 WEST MAIN STREET
      LEWISVILLE, TX 75057
    • SANA HEALTHCARE CARROLLTON D/B/A CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CEN
      4343 NORTH JOSEY LANE
      CARROLLTON, TX 75010
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND
      4400 LONG PRAIRIE ROAD
      FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
      6200 W PARKER RD
      PLANO, TX 75093

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