Ishmael Christian Ching, M.D.
NPI 1588817480 · Hospitalist Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ishmael Christian Ching, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1588817480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588817480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60256098 (WA)
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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
52 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $170 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $205 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $170–$205 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-23
- Last updated
- 2021-02-08
- Certified
- 2021-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ishmael Christian Ching's NPI number?
- Ishmael Christian Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588817480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ishmael Christian Ching's specialty?
- Ishmael Christian Ching is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ishmael Christian Ching located?
- Ishmael Christian Ching's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 S J St Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405-4933.
- What is Ishmael Christian Ching's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ishmael Christian Ching is (253) 426-6341.
- Does Ishmael Christian Ching accept Medicare?
- Ishmael Christian Ching is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ishmael Christian Ching's NPI active?
- Yes — Ishmael Christian Ching's NPI (1588817480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.