Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christine Chung, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Mineola, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Christine Chung is a vascular surgery physician in Mineola, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chung performed 1,007 Medicare services across 862 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chung received a total of $7,034 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in NY
$7,034 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,007
Medicare services
Top 36% in NY for vascular surgery physician
862
Unique beneficiaries
$135
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~67 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 (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
227 | $82 | $375 |
| 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. |
200 | $115 | $550 |
| 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. |
176 | $149 | $997 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
88 | $122 | $700 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
47 | $103 | $560 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
43 | $74 | $519 |
| 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. |
37 | $160 | $745 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $162 | $1,416 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $191 | $1,065 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
20 | $36 | $188 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
19 | $60 | $268 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
17 | $112 | $600 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $79 | $525 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
14 | $966 | $15,380 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
13 | $161 | $2,108 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
13 | $54 | $270 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
12 | $980 | $13,468 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
12 | $92 | $501 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,034
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,005/year across 7 years
Top 40% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
114
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
$7,034 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$594
2023
$211
2022
$209
2021
$250
2020
$1,035
2019
$2,468
2018
$2,268
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$218
Boston Scientific Corporation
$146
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$123
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$27
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$27
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$22
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,316
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,118
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$627
Abbott Laboratories
$402
Medtronic, Inc.
$401
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$301
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$257
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$209
Cook Medical LLC
$190
Boston Scientific Corporation
$159
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$152
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$95
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$88
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$76
CHIESI USA, INC.
$73
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$48
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$45
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$27
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$27
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 57.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CLEVIPREX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Carto 3 System · Cook Medical Advanced Tech · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ENDURANT IIS · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · GIAPREZA · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LifeVest · Mitra Clip system · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Resolute · Rubicon 18 · STINGRAY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
227
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
2.2 mi
2.2 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 moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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 (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chung performed 227 office visit, established patient (20-29 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 $7,034 from 24 companies across 114 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 vascular surgery physicians in Mineola?
Dr. Chung's average Medicare payment per service is $135. 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 →
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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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