Dr Philip W Chung, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Torrance, CA

Dr Philip W Chung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Internal Medicine And Nephrology Med. Group Inc. and his current practice location is 2841 Lomita Blvd 215, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 379-2860.

Dr Philip W Chung is licensed to practice in California (license number A63887) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003881889.

Contact Information

Dr Philip W Chung, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd 215,
Torrance, CA 90505-5111
(310) 379-2860
(310) 325-1144



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Philip W Chung
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience28 Years
Location2841 Lomita Blvd 215, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Philip W Chung attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003881889
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446273726
  • Enrollment ID: I20060112000737

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Philip W Chung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003881889NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A63887 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
U.s. Renal Care Carson DialysisCarson, CADialysis facility
U.s. Renal Care Gardena Dialysis - 190thGardena, CADialysis facility
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital
Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San PedroSan pedro, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Internal Medicine And Nephrology Med. Group Inc.31736814009

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Philip W Chung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInternal Medicine And Nephrology Med. Group Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497759104
PECOS PAC ID: 3173681400
Enrollment ID: O20081015000298

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Philip W Chung is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Philip W Chung, MD
3291 Skypark Dr,
Torrance, CA 90505-5004

Ph: (310) 325-4517
Dr Philip W Chung, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd 215,
Torrance, CA 90505-5111

Ph: (310) 379-2860

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