DR. ALEX YU-CHOW TSE MD
NPI 1255385068
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Cary, NC

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101, CARY, NC 27513(919) 852-3999(919) 378-9114 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, Mar 8, 2024, May 10, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alex Yu-chow Tse Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEX YU-CHOW TSE MD (NPI 1255385068) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (19891) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255385068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX YU-CHOW TSECredential: MD
Location Address1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101Cary, NC 27513-8158
Mailing Address1000 Centre Green Way Ste 270Cary, NC 27513-2282 · (919) 852-3999 · Fax (919) 378-9114
Fax(919) 378-9114
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2026
NPI 1255385068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RB0002X
License Licensed in NC · 19891
Definition
An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 19891 (NC)
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 207QB0002X · License 19891 (NC)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 19891 (NC)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101, Cary, NC 27513

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11309 Lees Chapel RdGreensboro, NC 27455-2601 · Phone (336) 286-5505 · Fax (336) 286-5583
Location 2804 English Rd Ste 100Rocky Mount, NC 27804-6027 · Phone (252) 443-3133 · Fax (252) 443-6726
Location 32839 Wendell Blvd, Suite 100Wendell, NC 27591-9319 · Phone (919) 365-7272 · Fax (919) 822-0035
Location 4610 Jones Ferry Rd Ste 102Carrboro, NC 27510-6113 · Phone (919) 929-1747 · Fax (919) 929-4862

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8983893NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alex Yu-chow Tse Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294635066
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080129000396
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Physician Assistant
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Physician Assistant
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alex Tse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Tse is 1255385068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is Alex Tse located?

Alex Tse practices at 1021 Darrington Dr Ste 101, Cary, NC 27513. The listed phone number is (919) 852-3999.

What is Alex Tse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Is Alex Tse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Tse is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alex Tse accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Alex Tse as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Tse was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.