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FALVY HAKAN TUNCA MD
NPI 1891883492
Anesthesiology in Hammond, IN

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, HAMMOND, IN 46320(219) 933-2270(219) 852-2515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Falvy Hakan Tunca Md NPPES

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

FALVY HAKAN TUNCA MD (NPI 1891883492) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hammond, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01063823A) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891883492
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameFALVY HAKAN TUNCACredential: MD
Location Address5454 HOHMAN AVENUEHammond, IN 46320-1931
Mailing AddressPo Box 1000Dyer, IN 46311-0800 · (219) 864-2268 · Fax (219) 864-2649
Phone(219) 933-2270
Fax(219) 852-2515
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2000
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 15, 2013
✔ NPI 1891883492 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01063823A✔ Licensed in IL · 36114574
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, Hammond, IN 46320
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Hakan Tunca Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN214320TIN
Medicaid200875110IN
Medicare UPINI68248IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Falvy Hakan Tunca 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 ID3577562420
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070906000109
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 4

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230
Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Crown Point

Acute Care Hospitals · Crown Point, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150126
Location12750 Saint Francis DriveCrown Point, IN 46307 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SHANE ALLEN SANTEK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (219) 932-2300
LILLIBET G ESCALANTE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (219) 933-2270
CAROL AVI HANDELSMAN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, SAINT MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERS
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (708) 891-9305
LEE WARNER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, LTD.
Specialist
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, LWMI
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (866) 545-4325

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 Falvy Tunca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Falvy Tunca is 1891883492. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006. The provider is also known as Hakan Tunca MD.

Where is Falvy Tunca located?

Falvy Tunca practices at 5454 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320. The listed phone number is (219) 933-2270.

What is Falvy Tunca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Falvy Tunca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Falvy Tunca 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.

What insurance does Falvy Tunca accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Falvy Tunca 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 Falvy Tunca affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Falvy Tunca is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc and Franciscan Health Crown Point.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Falvy Tunca was last updated on March 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.