Bang Chau, M.D.
NPI 1841482262 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bang Chau, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1841482262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841482262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 046397 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 124 | $113 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 78 | $162 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 23 | $199 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$199 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 48 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 39 | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 33 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 20 | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 112 Mansfield AveWillimantic, CT 06226-2045Phone: (860) 456-9111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-10
- Last updated
- 2024-01-18
- Certified
- 2024-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bang Chau's NPI number?
- Bang Chau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841482262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bang Chau's specialty?
- Bang Chau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bang Chau located?
- Bang Chau's practice location on file with NPPES is 3016 Longtown Commons Dr Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29229-7862.
- What is Bang Chau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bang Chau is (803) 314-0500.
- Does Bang Chau accept Medicare?
- Bang Chau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bang Chau's NPI active?
- Yes — Bang Chau's NPI (1841482262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.