DR. SAMUEL C TONG M.D.
NPI 1700832136
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Salem, MA

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81 HIGHLAND AVE, COMMONWEALTH RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC., SALEM, MA 01970(978) 741-1200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Samuel C Tong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL C TONG M.D. (NPI 1700832136) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Salem, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (159582) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700832136
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL C TONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address81 HIGHLAND AVE, COMMONWEALTH RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC.Salem, MA 01970-2714
Mailing Address81 Highland Ave, Commonwealth Radiology Associates, Inc.Salem, MA 01970-2714
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1700832136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 159582
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
81 HIGHLAND AVE, Salem, MA 01970

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH84516MA
Medicaid2005590MA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA35288MA

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

Dr. Samuel C Tong 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 ID3375584774
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050516000916
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

12

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Tong reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
585 LEBANON ST
Melrose, MA 02176
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
53 STATE ST STE 106
Boston, MA 02109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 350 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
800 WASHINGTON ST
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
295 VARNUM AVE
Lowell, MA 01854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
295 VARNUM AVE
Lowell, MA 01854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
3 LOVING KINDNESS WAY
York, ME 03909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
242 GREEN ST
Gardner, MA 01440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 344 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
242 GREEN ST
Gardner, MA 01440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
452 OLD STREET RD
Peterborough, NH 03458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 19 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 51

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.

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
322 services314 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
281 services271 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
215 services204 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
213 services198 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
207 services205 patients
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148
An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
161 services161 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Lowell General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lowell, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220063
Location295 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 01854 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Melrose, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220070
Location585 Lebanon StreetMelrose, MA 02176 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Heywood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gardner, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220095
Location242 Green StreetGardner, MA 01440 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monadnock Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Peterborough, NH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301309
Location452 Old Street RoadPeterborough, NH 03458 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01970 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT OF MEDICINE ( HOSPITALIST)
SALEM, MA 01970
Registered Nurse
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Physician Assistant
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Anesthesiology
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT. ANESTHESIA,
SALEM, MA 01970
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SALEM, MA 01970
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970

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 Samuel Tong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Tong is 1700832136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Samuel Tong located?

Samuel Tong practices at 81 Highland Ave Commonwealth Radiology Associates, Inc., Salem, MA 01970. The listed phone number is (978) 741-1200.

What is Samuel Tong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Samuel Tong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Tong 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 Samuel Tong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samuel Tong reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Mw Radiology-Cra LLC (Melrose, MA), Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc. (Boston, MA), Pratt Radiology Associates, Inc (Boston, MA), Tmc Radiology Cra LLC (Boston, MA), Lgh Medical Group, Inc. (Lowell, MA) and 7 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Samuel Tong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samuel Tong accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Samuel Tong 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 Samuel Tong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samuel Tong is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Melrosewakefield Healthcare, Heywood Hospital, Tufts Medical Center and Monadnock Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Tong was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.