Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hershey, PA

Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and his current practice location is 500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 531-8887.

Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD474986) 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 1598030827.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung, MD
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
(717) 531-8887
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Kenwise Chung
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience12 Years
Location500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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 Thomas Kenwise Chung attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598030827
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082900022
  • Enrollment ID: I20210831001133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598030827NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD474986 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group38704054831400

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710951744
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405483
Enrollment ID: O20040225000741

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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 Thomas Kenwise 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
Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung, MD
500 University Drive,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Ph: (800) 243-1455
Dr Thomas Kenwise Chung, MD
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Ph: (717) 531-8887

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Hershey, PA

Neerav Goyal, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-8521    
Dr. Scott Walen, M.D., FRCSC
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    Fax: 717-531-4907
Dr. Jessyka G Lighthall, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    
Dr. Mark E. Whitaker, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-6822    Fax: 717-531-4907
Sohrab Sohrabi, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Irina Chaikov, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Heather Schopper,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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