Mr Efren Yuchongco, MD, PGDIP, OBGYN - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Pago Pago, AS

Mr Efren Yuchongco, MD, PGDIP, OBGYN is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Pago Pago, American Samoa. His current practice location is 96799 Turner Drive, Pago Pago, American Samoa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (684) 633-1222.

Mr Efren Yuchongco is licensed to practice in American Samoa (license number 3077-C) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1609223080.

Contact Information

Mr Efren Yuchongco, MD, PGDIP, OBGYN
96799 Turner Drive,
Pago Pago, AS 96799
(684) 633-1222
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Efren Yuchongco
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location96799 Turner Drive, Pago Pago, American Samoa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609223080
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2016
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901258029
  • Enrollment ID: I20240113000722

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Efren Yuchongco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609223080NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 3077-C (American Samoa)Primary

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. Mr Efren Yuchongco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Samoa Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043085681
PECOS PAC ID: 4385545870
Enrollment ID: O20240102002464

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Efren Yuchongco, MD, PGDIP, OBGYN
Po Box Lbj,
Pago Pago, AS 96799-9994

Ph: (684) 633-1222
Mr Efren Yuchongco, MD, PGDIP, OBGYN
96799 Turner Drive,
Pago Pago, AS 96799

Ph: (684) 633-1222

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Pago Pago, AS

Inosi Vatucicila, MBBS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 11155 Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AS 94565
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-1869
Dr. Brian Fortuno Guevara, MBBS, PGDIP.MMEDO&G
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Dr. Paul Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-1839
Saiasi Caginidaveta, MBBS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11155 Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-1869
Mrs. Luzviminda Adriano, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 96799 Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    
Dr. Auvou Kalusi Tugia, MBBS, PGDIP/MMEDO&G
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Dr. Paul Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-1839
Mrs. Ianeta Liaina, MBBS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 96799 Turner Drive., Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-2893
Frangel Chipongian, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Po Box Lbj, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone: 684-633-1222    Fax: 684-633-2893

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