DR. CARL WEI-CHAN TONG M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1992760276
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Carl Tong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Tong is 1992760276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Q: What is Carl Tong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Tong was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3838 N CAMPBELL AVE BLDG 2, TUCSON, AZ 85719(520) 694-8888(520) 694-1007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Carl Wei-chan Tong M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARL WEI-CHAN TONG M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1992760276) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (78162) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tucson, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992760276

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARL WEI-CHAN TONGCredential: M.D., PH.D.

Location Address3838 N CAMPBELL AVE BLDG 2Tucson, AZ 85719-1454

Mailing Address1501 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85724-0001 · (520) 694-8888 · Fax (520) 694-1007

Phone(520) 694-8888

Fax(520) 694-1007

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2025

NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025

✔ NPI 1992760276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0001X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 78162

Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 78162 (AZ)

3838 N CAMPBELL AVE BLDG 2, Tucson, AZ 85719

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11625 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85719-4330 · Phone (520) 694-0111 · Fax (520) 694-1007

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and more.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. Carl Wei-chan Tong M.d., Ph.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 ID9335324417

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251204002040

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

Medicare enrollment records show Carl Tong reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Banner-University Medical Group

5.2 mi

Nutrition, Education

6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 131
Tucson, AZ 85741

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
1,514 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1639842677 (520) 694-5437

St. Joseph Regional Health Center

868 mi

Family Medicine

2801 FRANCISCAN DR
Bryan, TX 77802

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
141 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1669557179 (979) 776-2426

Texas A & m University System Health Science Center

869 mi

Family Medicine

2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
Bryan, TX 77802

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
68 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063699312 (979) 776-8440

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 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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

62 services11 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85719 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

2 suppliers33 claims37 services$18.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers49 claims336 services$35.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Ambulatory infusion pump, single or multiple channels, electric or battery operated, with administrative equipment, worn by patient E0781

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$193.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N

1 supplier43 claims3,501 services$1.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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