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DR. RICHARD TANG M.D.
NPI 1386007326
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 29, 2016PECOS Enrolled
4401 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 692-5319 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2025, Aug 30, 2023, Aug 7, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Richard Tang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD TANG M.D. (NPI 1386007326) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD487801) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386007326
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD TANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address4401 PENN AVEPittsburgh, PA 15224-1334
Mailing Address4401 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224-1334 · (412) 692-5319 · Fax (412) 692-5817
Phone(412) 692-5319
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1386007326 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 PA · MD487801
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.
4401 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Tang M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Tang reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Same address
Pediatrics
4401 PENN AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225096639 (412) 692-5325
Texas Children's Physician Group
1,144 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15224 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KARA MARIE MARANGONI CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5030
ALLISON WILLIAMS
Pediatrics
4401 PENN AVE, AOB SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5285
FRANCES FLEDDERMANN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5030
PREETHA KEYA SINHA MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5325
CHRISTIN LAWLER DEAL M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (404) 226-4169
ANNA ELISA HEIPERTZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4401 PENN AVE, AOB BUILDING, SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5285
DANIELLE BROWNING
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4401 PENN AVE, AOB SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5285
ADESH SURESH RANGANNA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 692-5135

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 Richard Tang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tang is 1386007326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2016.

Where is Richard Tang located?

Richard Tang practices at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 692-5319.

What is Richard Tang's specialty?

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

Is Richard Tang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Tang is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Tang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Tang reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). 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 Richard Tang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Tang accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Richard Tang 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 Richard Tang was last updated on April 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.