Dr Nyen V Chong, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Silver Spring, MD

Dr Nyen V Chong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Silver Spring, Maryland. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-atlantic States,inc and his current practice location is 1400 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 905-3600.

Dr Nyen V Chong is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60136570) 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 1003011917.

Contact Information

Dr Nyen V Chong, MD
1400 Forest Glen Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-1459
(301) 905-3600
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nyen V Chong
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location1400 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, Maryland
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 Nyen V Chong attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003011917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244327773
  • Enrollment ID: I20161013001890

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nyen V Chong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003011917NPI-NPPES
G8895946OtherWAMEDICARE
0265407OtherWASTATE L&I
0292574OtherWAL&I
0293919OtherWAL&I
P00921140OtherWARR MEDICARE
G8909646OtherWAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD60136570 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suburban HospitalBethesda, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-atlantic States,inc37794958581673

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Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-atlantic States,inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952461816
PECOS PAC ID: 3779495858
Enrollment ID: O20040105000308

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nyen V Chong, MD
1400 Forest Glen Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-1459

Ph: (301) 905-3600
Dr Nyen V Chong, MD
1400 Forest Glen Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-1459

Ph: (301) 905-3600

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