James Chong, MD
NPI 1538130828 · Gastroenterology Physician · Delray Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Chong, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Delray Beach, FL (NPI 1538130828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538130828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME63464 (FL)
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
2,986 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 | 862 | $129 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 383 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 331 | $92 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 325 | $255 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 220 | $90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,200 | 376 |
| Omeprazole | 471 | 151 |
| Famotidine | 431 | 148 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 178 | 70 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 154 | 71 |
| Lactulose | 152 | 85 |
| Sucralfate | 142 | 62 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,925 across 88 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2009-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Chong's NPI number?
- James Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538130828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Chong's specialty?
- James Chong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Chong located?
- James Chong's practice location on file with NPPES is 4675 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33445-6611.
- What is James Chong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Chong is (561) 495-5700.
- Does James Chong accept Medicare?
- James Chong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Chong's NPI active?
- Yes — James Chong's NPI (1538130828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.