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Thoracic Surgery

Benjamin B. Tang, MD

Sees patients in Merrillville, IN · Chicago, IL · Indiana, Illinois

Summary

Benjamin B. Tang, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Merrillville, IN and Chicago, IL. NPI 1225112196. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benjamin B. Tang, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
MaleGender (as listed)
Vein Clinics of Chicago LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Benjamin B. Tang see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Merrillville, IN and Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Benjamin B. Tang's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Benjamin B. Tang accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin B. Tang may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Benjamin B. Tang?
(219) 736-7165, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Benjamin B. Tang's NPI number?
1225112196. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Benjamin B. Tang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin B. Tang as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Vein Clinics of Chicago LLC9 clinicians in the group
  • Crown Point Vein Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Indiana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225112196
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians