RUSSELL E. CHING M.D. – NPI #1477504330
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RUSSELL CHING is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477504330 to RUSSELL CHING on May 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 05, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RUSSELL CHING below.

NPI Profile for
RUSSELL E. CHING

NPI Number
1477504330
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RUSSELL E. CHING
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 DANIEL BURNHAM CT STE 260C
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109-0463
Phone: (415) 502-5099 Fax: (415) 502-5097
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 05, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RUSSELL CHING

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERPTAN MEDICARECAW2223
MEDICAIDCA00G430210
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA G43021

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
R FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MED & SCI/CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1979
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RUSSELL CHING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
      505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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