Summer Chong, M.D.
NPI 1770803181 · Dermatology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Summer Chong, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1770803181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770803181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- 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 tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,633 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 706 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 389 | $92 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 213 | $63 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 80 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $118 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 50 | 31 |
| Tacrolimus | 49 | 36 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 46 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 26 | 15 |
| Minoxidil | 22 | — |
| Mupirocin | 20 | 18 |
| Desonide | 19 | 17 |
| Fluocinonide | 18 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,418 across 59 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
- 2010-06-08
- Last updated
- 2014-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Summer Chong's NPI number?
- Summer Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770803181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Summer Chong's specialty?
- Summer Chong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Summer Chong located?
- Summer Chong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033-2464.
- What is Summer Chong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Summer Chong is (323) 987-1362.
- Does Summer Chong accept Medicare?
- Summer Chong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Summer Chong's NPI active?
- Yes — Summer Chong's NPI (1770803181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.