Physician Profile

Tae W. Chong, MD

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About Dr. Chong

Tae W. Chong, MD practices plastic & reconstructive surgery in Aurora, CO. Tae is a 2000 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine. Tae is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)
Plastic Surgery (Additional)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CO licenseDR.0054794
TX licenseN5627
NPI1396954186
NPI issued05/21/2007

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Chong specialize in?

Dr. Chong is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Aurora, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Chong located?

Dr. Chong is listed at 12605 E 16Th Ave University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO 80045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chong's phone number?

The number on file is (720) 848-0000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chong's NPI number?

Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier is 1396954186. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Chong go to medical school?

Dr. Chong attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Chong been practicing?

Dr. Chong has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Chong do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chong the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Chong confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chong. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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