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DR. BRIAN WHANG M.D.
NPI 1669656740
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston, MA

Active since December 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 FRANCIS ST, DIVISION OF THORACIC SURGERY / BWH, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 732-6824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2022, May 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Brian Whang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN WHANG M.D. (NPI 1669656740) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (254389) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bridgeport, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669656740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN WHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address75 FRANCIS ST, DIVISION OF THORACIC SURGERY / BWHBoston, MA 02115-6110
Mailing Address75 Francis St, Division Of Thoracic Surgery / BwhBoston, MA 02115-6110 · (617) 732-6824
Phone(617) 732-6824
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateDecember 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1669656740 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 254389✔ Licensed in CT · 70098✔ Licensed in RI · MD15204
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.
75 FRANCIS ST, Boston, MA 02115
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12660 Main St Ste 210Bridgeport, CT 06606-5301 · Phone (203) 576-5708

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7100142110KY
Medicaid03102509NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Whang M.d. 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 ID3072666478
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221117000944
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
36 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
31 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02115 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

RUMA RAJBHANDARI
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 525-6841
WENYA LINDA BI
Neurological Surgery
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (203) 645-9485
CHI YUEN CHAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-5500
JENNIFER MICHELLE THOMAS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS ST, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-6248
GAURAV SHARMA M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
75 FRANCIS ST, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (951) 259-0890
DR. EUGENE RICHARDSON MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8881
YEU-SHIN CINDY CHANG M.D., M.P.H.
Emergency Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST, BWH DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8070
CARA L RICHARDS
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-5500

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 Brian Whang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Whang is 1669656740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 24, 2007.

Where is Brian Whang located?

Brian Whang practices at 75 Francis St Division Of Thoracic Surgery / Bwh, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-6824.

What is Brian Whang's specialty?

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

Is Brian Whang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Whang 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Whang was last updated on October 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.