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DR. LORRAINE ISABELLA CHONG TAI MD
NPI 1649913377
Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Active since April 20, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 526-6643(833) 616-5210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Apr 20, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Lorraine Isabella Chong Tai Md NPPES

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

DR. LORRAINE ISABELLA CHONG TAI MD (NPI 1649913377) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD489902) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649913377
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORRAINE ISABELLA CHONG TAICredential: MD
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 526-6643 · Fax (833) 616-5210
Phone(484) 526-6643
Fax(833) 616-5210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1649913377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD489902
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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

Dr. Lorraine Isabella Chong Tai 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 ID6709387954
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250828004159
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 Lorraine Chong Tai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc.
Same address
Trauma Surgery
801 OSTRUM ST
Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • 2,851 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083789150 (484) 526-2200
St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC
13 mi
Pulmonary Disease
123B ROSEBERRY ST
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC
  • 528 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518387547 (908) 213-3433
Gslpg, Inc
37 mi
Specialist
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 953 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366006702 (272) 639-1000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Lukes Quakertown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quakertown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390035
Location3000 St. Luke's DriveQuakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orwigsburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390332
Location100 Paramount BoulevardOrwigsburg, PA 17961 · Schuylkill County

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehighton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390335
Location500 St Luke's DriveLehighton, PA 18235 · Carbon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-4903
KELLY HAY
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (973) 769-1524
DR. RACHEL O'CONNELL M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 393-8958
KRISTEN N SCHOLZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-2200
HARRISON COURIE MD
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4903
EMILY BUHEDO ERNST MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3890
DR. AMY LYNN MORRISSEY DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-5810
BRANDON MERKERT
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4000

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 Lorraine Chong Tai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorraine Chong Tai is 1649913377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2022.

Where is Lorraine Chong Tai located?

Lorraine Chong Tai practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (484) 526-6643.

What is Lorraine Chong Tai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lorraine Chong Tai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lorraine Chong Tai 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 Lorraine Chong Tai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lorraine Chong Tai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc. (Bethlehem, PA), St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC (Phillipsburg, NJ) and Gslpg, Inc (Orwigsburg, PA). 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 Lorraine Chong Tai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lorraine Chong Tai accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Lorraine Chong Tai 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 Lorraine Chong Tai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lorraine Chong Tai is affiliated with St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital and St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorraine Chong Tai was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.