DR. TUNG N GIEP M.D.
NPI 1639146012
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since March 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2019, Dec 7, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Tung N Giep M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TUNG N GIEP M.D. (NPI 1639146012) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14041) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639146012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. TUNG N GIEPCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-7748
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charleston, SC 29425-8908 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639146012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 14041✔ Licensed in TX · K9283
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid030527804TX

Accepted 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. Tung N Giep 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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Tung Giep reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 508 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.

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.

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Tung Giep's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tung Giep is 1639146012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2006.

Where is Tung Giep located?

Tung Giep practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Tung Giep's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Tung Giep enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tung Giep is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tung Giep's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tung Giep reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC), Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC) and Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (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 Tung Giep's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tung Giep accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Health Advantage and 1 other insurer list Tung Giep 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 Tung Giep was last updated on September 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.