Alexander Chung, M.D.
NPI 1275577249 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Great Falls, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Chung, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Great Falls, MT (NPI 1275577249).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275577249
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9576 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,319 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 527 | $55 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 256 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 250 | $35 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 218 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $64 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 across 12 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Chung's NPI number?
- Alexander Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275577249, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Chung's specialty?
- Alexander Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Chung located?
- Alexander Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-4324.
- What is Alexander Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Chung is (406) 731-8888.
- Does Alexander Chung accept Medicare?
- Alexander Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Chung's NPI (1275577249) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.