Richard S Chang, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Allentown, PA

Richard S Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lehigh Valley Physician Group and his current practice location is 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 402-6890.

Richard S Chang is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD421996) 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 1942240619.

Contact Information

Richard S Chang, MD
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310,
Allentown, PA 18103-6381
(610) 402-6890
(610) 402-6892



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard S Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, 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:
  • Richard S Chang attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942240619
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193729226
  • Enrollment ID: I20060905000068

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard S Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942240619NPI-NPPES
30035059OtherPAKEYSTONE MERCY
1016692650003MedicaidPA
1872898OtherPAPERSONAL CHOICE
1016692650001MedicaidPA
1872898OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
2732588000OtherPAIBC, KEYSTONE
1016692650002MedicaidPA
34517OtherPAHEALTH PARTNERS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD421996 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lehigh Valley Home CareAllentown, PAHome health agency
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - HazletonHazleton, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - PoconoEast stroudsburg, PAHospital
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson StreetPottsville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group30724251231763

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameFamily Care Centers Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669563037
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649347
Enrollment ID: O20031121000497

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Entity NameLehigh Valley Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457309650
PECOS PAC ID: 3072425123
Enrollment ID: O20040227000335

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard S Chang, MD
Po Box 783311,
Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311

Ph: (484) 884-4500
Richard S Chang, MD
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310,
Allentown, PA 18103-6381

Ph: (610) 402-6890

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Allentown, PA

Laszlo Fuzesi, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    Fax: 610-402-6892
Joseph Bavaria, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 301, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    
Raymond L Singer, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    Fax: 610-402-6892
James K Wu, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    Fax: 610-402-6892
Dr. Jeffrey Scott Veluz, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    Fax: 610-402-6892
Dr. Farrokh S Sadr, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 451 W Chew St, Suite 409, Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: 610-770-3130    Fax: 610-770-3452
Theodore George Phillips, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-6890    Fax: 610-402-6892

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