Chawat Tongma, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Dededo, GU

Chawat Tongma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Dededo, Guam. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Guam Healthcare Development Incorporated and his current practice location is 133 Route 3, Dededo, Guam. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (671) 645-5500.

Chawat Tongma is licensed to practice in Guam (license number M-2026) 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 1780970467.

Contact Information

Chawat Tongma, MD
133 Route 3,
Dededo, GU 96929-6911
(671) 645-5500
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChawat Tongma
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience18 Years
Location133 Route 3, Dededo, Guam
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:
  • Chawat Tongma graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780970467
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567744725
  • Enrollment ID: I20170123002929

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chawat Tongma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780970467NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine M-2026 (Guam)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist M-2026 (Guam)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Guam Regional Medical CityDededo, GUHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Guam Healthcare Development Incorporated9234351776124

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Entity NameGuam Healthcare Development Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326447939
PECOS PAC ID: 9234351776
Enrollment ID: O20150326000266

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chawat Tongma, MD
155/2 Moo 6, Soi Bangkok-nonthaburi 2,
Muang, NONTHABURI 11000

Ph: (662) 527-2182
Chawat Tongma, MD
133 Route 3,
Dededo, GU 96929-6911

Ph: (671) 645-5500

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