Melissa Chung, MD
NPI 1285123265 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Chung, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1285123265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285123265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164037 (CA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
527 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $93 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 64 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 57 | $162 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 42 | $98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 101 | 30 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 88 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 70 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 22 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 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 (2)
- 2601 W Alameda Ave Ste 416Burbank, CA 91505-4814Phone: (818) 843-9020
- 8700 Beverly Blvd Ste 5512West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804Phone: (310) 423-3277
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-06
- Last updated
- 2026-01-12
- Certified
- 2026-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Chung's NPI number?
- Melissa Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285123265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Chung's specialty?
- Melissa Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Chung located?
- Melissa Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1304 15th St Ste 102, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1810.
- What is Melissa Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Chung is (310) 825-8173.
- Does Melissa Chung accept Medicare?
- Melissa Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Chung's NPI (1285123265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.