Chienwei Kung, PA-C
NPI 1689948168 · Physician Assistant · Carmichael, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chienwei Kung, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Carmichael, CA (NPI 1689948168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689948168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 976657 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 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 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 135 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 76 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2012-03-01
- Last updated
- 2016-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chienwei Kung's NPI number?
- Chienwei Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689948168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chienwei Kung's specialty?
- Chienwei Kung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chienwei Kung located?
- Chienwei Kung's practice location on file with NPPES is 5931 Stanley Ave Ste 8, Carmichael, CA 95608-3846.
- What is Chienwei Kung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chienwei Kung is (916) 481-4389.
- Does Chienwei Kung accept Medicare?
- Chienwei Kung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chienwei Kung's NPI active?
- Yes — Chienwei Kung's NPI (1689948168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.