Christopher Chung
NPI 1578957049 · Family Medicine Physician · Seal Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Chung is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Seal Beach, CA (NPI 1578957049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578957049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 | 31 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 84 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 74 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 71 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 67 | 26 |
| Memantine Hcl | 67 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$333 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4733 W Sunset Blvd3rd FloorLos Angeles, CA 90027-6021Phone: (909) 706-7695
- 1661 Golden Rain RdSeal Beach, CA 90740-4907Phone: (562) 493-9581
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Chung's NPI number?
- Christopher Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578957049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Chung's specialty?
- Christopher Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Chung located?
- Christopher Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1661 Golden Rain Rd, Seal Beach, CA 90740-4907.
- What is Christopher Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Chung is (562) 493-9581.
- Does Christopher Chung accept Medicare?
- Christopher Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Chung's NPI (1578957049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.