Christopher Ching, MD
NPI 1497822415 · Pain Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ching, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1497822415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497822415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G83533 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 504 | 188 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 96 | 44 |
| Pregabalin | 93 | 58 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 26 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 21 | 13 |
| Methocarbamol | 17 | — |
| Topiramate | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 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
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ching's NPI number?
- Christopher Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497822415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ching's specialty?
- Christopher Ching is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ching located?
- Christopher Ching's practice location on file with NPPES is 4733 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6021.
- What is Christopher Ching's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ching is (323) 783-4011.
- Does Christopher Ching accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ching is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ching's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ching's NPI (1497822415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.