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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: October 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2026, Apr 7, 2026, Mar 8, 2024 and 6 more (9 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 Address5000 Centre Green Way Ste 340Cary, NC 27513-5817 · (919) 852-3999 · Fax (919) 378-9114
Phone(919) 852-3999
Fax(919) 378-9114
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 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
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1804 English Rd Ste 100Rocky Mount, NC 27804-6027 · Phone (252) 443-3133 · Fax (252) 443-6726
Location 2610 Jones Ferry Rd Ste 102Carrboro, NC 27510-6113 · Phone (919) 929-1747 · Fax (919) 929-4862
Location 32839 Wendell Blvd, Suite 100Wendell, NC 27591-9319 · Phone (919) 365-7272 · Fax (919) 822-0035
Location 41309 Lees Chapel RdGreensboro, NC 27455-2601 · Phone (336) 286-5505 · Fax (336) 286-5583

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8983893NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Tse reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Generations Family Practice, PA
Same address
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
Cary, NC 27513
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407902059 (919) 852-3999

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

QIONG QIU
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
SIERRA SHABREE HARRIS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
MARY CATHERINE NOTARO DO
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
ZACHARY S LO RN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (984) 333-2741
DR. PRAYRANA CHHABRA JOSEPH MD
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
GENERATIONS FAMILY PRACTICE, PA
Family Medicine
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
MRS. SARAH JYOTI GREEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 852-3999
ELIZABETH CHERRY STERN PA
Physician Assistant
1021 DARRINGTON DR STE 101
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (984) 333-2741

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alex Tse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Tse reassigns Medicare benefits to Generations Family Practice, PA (Cary, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alex Tse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Tse accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare 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 October 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.