Alexander K Chung, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Dubuque, IA

Alexander K Chung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Dubuque, Iowa. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Dubuque Internal Medicine Pc and his current practice location is 1515 Delhi St Ste 100, Dubuque, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 557-9111.

Alexander K Chung is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 42764) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407072853.

Contact Information

Alexander K Chung, MD
1515 Delhi St Ste 100,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6320
(563) 557-9111
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander K Chung
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience21 Years
Location1515 Delhi St Ste 100, Dubuque, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alexander K Chung attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407072853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163556879
  • Enrollment ID: I20150814014200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander K Chung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407072853NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 42764 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Finley HospitalDubuque, IAHospital
Mercyone Dubuque Medical CenterDubuque, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dubuque Internal Medicine Pc781080505866

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Alexander K Chung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDubuque Internal Medicine Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568427524
PECOS PAC ID: 7810805058
Enrollment ID: O20040316000501

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Alexander K Chung is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alexander K Chung, MD
1515 Delhi St Ste 100,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6320

Ph: (563) 557-9111
Alexander K Chung, MD
1515 Delhi St Ste 100,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6320

Ph: (563) 557-9111

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Hospitalist Doctors in Dubuque, IA

Dr. Alexander P Johnson, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1515 Delhi St, Suite 100, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-557-9111    Fax: 563-589-4046
Dr. Michael B Kuennen, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-584-3340    Fax: 563-584-3394
Dr. Robert William Demuth, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1515 Delhi St Ste 100, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-557-9111    Fax: 563-557-5560
Jason M Ellis,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1515 Delhi St Ste 100, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-557-9111    

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