NEAL CHUANG MD
NPI 1285695684
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Rochester, NY

Active since March 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240, ROCHESTER, NY 14621(585) 922-3260(585) 922-3261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Sep 12, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Neal Chuang Md NPPES

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

NEAL CHUANG MD (NPI 1285695684) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (204038) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Potsdam.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285695684
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameNEAL CHUANGCredential: MD
Location Address1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240Rochester, NY 14621-3022
Mailing Address100 Kings Hwy SRochester, NY 14617-5504 · (585) 922-3260 · Fax (585) 922-3261
Fax(585) 922-3261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1285695684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 204038
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240, Rochester, NY 14621

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 150 LeRoy StPotsdam, NY 13676-1786 · Phone (315) 265-3300

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Neal Chuang 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 ID8527069095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191007000931
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Neal Chuang reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1425 PORTLAND AVE
Rochester, NY 14621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,285 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1425 PORTLAND AVE
Rochester, NY 14621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Western New York Medical Practice PC
  • 1,030 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
100 KINGS HWY S
Rochester, NY 14617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,442 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2 COULTER RD
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 872 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
50 LEROY STREET
Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 414 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 32674
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to access and remove lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It's a minimally invasive method, which can help in diagnosing or treating certain conditions.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Rochester General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330125
Location1425 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330226
Location1555 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14621 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality70.62
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Nurse Practitioner
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240
ROCHESTER, NY 14621

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 Neal Chuang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Neal Chuang is 1285695684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2006.

Where is Neal Chuang located?

Neal Chuang practices at 1415 Portland Ave Ste 240, Rochester, NY 14621. The listed phone number is (585) 922-3260.

What is Neal Chuang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Neal Chuang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Neal Chuang 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 organizations bill Medicare for Neal Chuang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Neal Chuang reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY), Western New York Medical Practice P.C. (Rochester, NY), The Unity Hospital Of Rochester (Rochester, NY), Clifton Springs Sanitarium Co (Clifton Springs, NY) and Canton-Potsdam Hospital (Potsdam, NY). Each 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 Neal Chuang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Neal Chuang accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Neal Chuang 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.

Is Neal Chuang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Neal Chuang is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Neal Chuang was last updated on July 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.