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Active NPI 1396954186 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Tae W Chong , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tae Chong, MD is a certified Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Chong delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12605 E 16TH AVE.

Dr. Chong is affiliated with Rush University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12605 E 16th Ave
University Of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, CO 80045

Telephone 7208480000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +4.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (64 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chong (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
21 16 $123.00 $54.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X

State License CO DR.0054794

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License TX N5627

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License CO DR.0054794

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rush University Medical Group

1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606073106

Phone: 3129425904

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Stacey Johnson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003116997

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Andrea Hall , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003125394

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Kristi Swim , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003126442

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 17, 2018

Plastic Surgery (License #N5627 in TX)

NPI Profile Active February 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2015

Registered at 12605 E 16TH AVE, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL, AURORA, CO 80045 (Tel: 7208480000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 24, 2015

Recorded as TAE CHONG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2015

Plastic Surgery (License #DR.0054794 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396954186
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 21, 2007
Last Update: November 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 110429

Aurora, CO 800420429

Phone: 3034937000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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