DR. BANG CHAU M.D.
NPI 1841482262
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since August 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100, COLUMBIA, SC 29229(803) 314-0500(803) 314-0501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2023, Aug 21, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Bang Chau M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BANG CHAU M.D. (NPI 1841482262) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in Connecticut (046397) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Willimantic.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841482262
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BANG CHAUCredential: M.D.
Location Address3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100Columbia, SC 29229-7862
Mailing Address121 Pebble Creek RdColumbia, SC 29223-3112 · (860) 402-1242
Fax(803) 314-0501
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2024
NPI 1841482262 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CT · 046397
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100, Columbia, SC 29229

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1112 Mansfield AveWillimantic, CT 06226-2045 · Phone (860) 456-9111

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. Bang Chau 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 ID345314183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120724001044
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
124 services122 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
78 services76 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hartsville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420010
Location1304 W Bobo Newsom HwyHartsville, SC 29550 · Darlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Chester Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chester, SC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420019
Location1 Medical Park DriveChester, SC 29706 · Chester County
Emergency services

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420036
Location800 W Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29229 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.45
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities40
Cost72.17

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Emergency Medicine
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Emergency Medicine
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Family Medicine
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3016 LONGTOWN COMMONS DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29229

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 Bang Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bang Chau is 1841482262. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2007.

Where is Bang Chau located?

Bang Chau practices at 3016 Longtown Commons Dr Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29229. The listed phone number is (803) 314-0500.

What is Bang Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Bang Chau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bang Chau 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.

Is Bang Chau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bang Chau is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Chester Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bang Chau was last updated on January 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.