Christina Chung, MD
NPI 1457858458 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Chung, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1457858458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457858458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A165001 (CA)
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
8 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
1,086 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 543 | $123 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 316 | $31 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 111 | $180 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 33 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein (3 Years Or Older)36410 | 32 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$241 across 2 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
- 2018-04-07
- Last updated
- 2021-05-26
- Certified
- 2021-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Chung's NPI number?
- Christina Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457858458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Chung's specialty?
- Christina Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christina Chung located?
- Christina Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 16th St # C2304, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249.
- What is Christina Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Chung is (310) 825-9111.
- Does Christina Chung accept Medicare?
- Christina Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Chung's NPI (1457858458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.