Aung Kaung, M.D
NPI 1285992644 · Gastroenterology Physician · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aung Kaung, M.D is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1285992644).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285992644
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A127983 (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
14 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
75 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 42 | $135 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 19 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 14 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$135 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 123 | 59 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 64 | 25 |
| Lactulose | 62 | 27 |
| Sucralfate | 30 | 13 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 25 | — |
| Metronidazole | 14 | 14 |
| Ursodiol | 13 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$150 across 3 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
- 2012-04-24
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aung Kaung's NPI number?
- Aung Kaung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285992644, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aung Kaung's specialty?
- Aung Kaung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aung Kaung located?
- Aung Kaung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012.
- What is Aung Kaung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aung Kaung is (800) 826-4673.
- Does Aung Kaung accept Medicare?
- Aung Kaung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aung Kaung's NPI active?
- Yes — Aung Kaung's NPI (1285992644) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.