Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Chung, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician · Arcadia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
301 W HUNTINGTON DR STE 400, Arcadia, CA 91007
6262189840
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1346441144 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chung

Dr. Christopher Chung is a gynecologic oncology physician in Arcadia, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chung performed 614 Medicare services across 574 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chung received a total of $1,785 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecologic oncology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chung is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in CA $1,785 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
614
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for gynecologic oncology physician
574
Unique beneficiaries
$177
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
65 $101 $474
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
58 $104 $377
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
58 $15 $242
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
58 $33 $251
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 57 $39 $206
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
46 $115 $380
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
42 $138 $501
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
38 $143 $623
Repair of rectocele and cystocele
Surgical repair to correct the bulging of the rectum and bladder into the vaginal wall.
37 $469 $3,848
Vaginal repair of prolapsing vaginal vault
A surgical procedure to correct a prolapse of the vaginal vault by repairing it through the vagina.
33 $298 $2,573
Removal of uterus and vagina
Surgical removal of the uterus and vagina. This procedure involves the excision of these reproductive organs.
21 $639 $4,686
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
19 $358 $4,096
Simple measurement of urine flow pressure in bladder
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow within the bladder. This procedure assesses bladder function by recording pressure changes during urination.
18 $104 $252
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
18 $219 $954
Partial removal of vaginal wall
A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the vaginal wall tissue.
18 $233 $1,284
Removal or destruction of abdominal cysts or growths, 5.0 cm or less
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of cysts or growths located within the abdominal cavity that are 5.0 centimeters or smaller in size.
15 $968 $4,266
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 13 $189 $821
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
6.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
93.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,785
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $255/year across 7 years
Top 40% in CA for gynecologic oncology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
34
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,768 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$433
2023
$259
2022
$350
2021
$397
2020
$24
2019
$232
2018
$90

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Caldera Medical, Inc
$288
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Caldera Medical, Inc
$1,090
Coloplast Corp
$135
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$77
Amgen Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Stryker Corporation
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Allergan Inc.
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$24
TESARO, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · Axonics · BOTOX · Desara · ENHERTU · Elahere · INTERSTIM · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LYNPARZA · Prolia · SOMATULINE DEPOT · VARIAX · VERZENIO · ZEJULA · eCoin Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gynecologic oncology physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
USC ARCADIA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chung is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Chung experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chung performed 65 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chung received a total of $1,785 from 18 companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chung's costs compare to other gynecologic oncology physicians in Arcadia?
Dr. Chung's average Medicare payment per service is $177. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chung) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →