CATHY P. LEE CHING M.D. – NPI #1124432398
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CATHY LEE CHING is a physician located in WEST COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124432398 to CATHY LEE CHING on June 16, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 06, 2026. 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 CATHY LEE CHING below.

NPI Profile for
CATHY P. LEE CHING

NPI Number
1124432398
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CATHY P. LEE CHING
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 550
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169-4843
Phone: (803) 936-7410 Fax: (803) 936-7412
2 Other location(s):
180 JFK Dr Ste 210
Atlantis, FL 33462-6607
Phone: (561) 548-1450
Fax: (561) 548-1459
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4500
Phone: (601) 815-2005
Mailing address
2500 N. STATE STREET
CBO-SUITE 4200
JACKSON, MS 39216-4500
Phone: (601) 496-9794 Fax: (601) 815-0434
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 06, 2026

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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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 MS 27552

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 550,
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
CATHY LEE CHING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER
      2500 N STATE ST
      JACKSON, MS 39216

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