Dr Cheng W Tao, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Huntsville, AL

Dr Cheng W Tao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center and his current practice location is 201 Governors Drive, 1st Floor, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 533-1600.

Dr Cheng W Tao is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 26593) 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 1467453886.

Contact Information

Dr Cheng W Tao, MD
201 Governors Drive, 1st Floor,
Huntsville, AL 35801-4317
(256) 533-1600
(256) 539-0856



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Cheng W Tao
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience25 Years
Location201 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama
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:
  • Dr Cheng W Tao attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467453886
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/26/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921035619
  • Enrollment ID: I20050725000755

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cheng W Tao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467453886NPI-NPPES
051527774OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
009932111MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 26593 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital
Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center721422146424

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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. Dr Cheng W Tao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHuntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407210925
PECOS PAC ID: 7214221464
Enrollment ID: O20160810001750

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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. Dr Cheng W Tao 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
Dr Cheng W Tao, MD
Po Box 2705,
Huntsville, AL 35804-2705

Ph: (256) 533-1600
Dr Cheng W Tao, MD
201 Governors Drive, 1st Floor,
Huntsville, AL 35801-4317

Ph: (256) 533-1600

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Huntsville, AL

Dr. Joel D Pickett, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Governors Drive 1st Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1600    Fax: 256-539-0856
Dr. Robert L Hash Ii, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 10000 Serenity Lane S.e., Huntsville, AL 35803
Phone: 256-650-1212    Fax: 256-880-2929
Holly Ann Zywicke, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1600    Fax: 256-539-0856
Dr. Jason T Banks, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Governors Drive, 1st Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1600    Fax: 256-539-0856
Dr. Moneeb M. Ehtesham, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1600    Fax: 256-539-0856
Derrick H Cho, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 201 Governors Dr Sw, Floor 1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1600    Fax: 256-539-0856

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