Jin Woo Chung, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1992131312 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jin Woo Chung, M.D., PH.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1992131312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992131312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 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 (1)
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001Phone: (216) 444-2200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-09-17
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jin Woo Chung's NPI number?
- Jin Woo Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992131312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jin Woo Chung's specialty?
- Jin Woo Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jin Woo Chung located?
- Jin Woo Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 40536-0001.
- What is Jin Woo Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jin Woo Chung is (859) 323-6494.
- Does Jin Woo Chung accept Medicare?
- Jin Woo Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jin Woo Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Jin Woo Chung's NPI (1992131312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.