HUGH S CHUNG MD MPH FACS – NPI #1588517114
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

HUGH S CHUNG MD MPH FACS is a surgeon located in ANAHEIM, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588517114 to HUGH S CHUNG MD MPH FACS on February 16, 2026. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

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NPI Profile for
HUGH S CHUNG MD MPH FACS

NPI Number
1588517114
Enumeration Date

(about 4 months ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
HUGH S CHUNG MD MPH FACS
Primary location
1211 W LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801-2815
Phone: (714) 772-6701 Fax:
Mailing address
7699 9TH ST STE 101
BUENA PARK, CA 90621-2879
Phone: Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
HUGH CHUNG
OWNER
Phone: (714) 772-6701
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 14, 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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)

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