Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Ching, M D

Surgery Physician (CMS: Surgical Oncology) · Surgery Physician · Surgical Oncology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1790994572
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2020
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A109409 · North Carolina #89250

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790994572. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
361
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$82,900
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 162 129 $217
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 51 $154
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 53 53 $264
19301 Partial removal of breast 24 23 $597
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 23 15 $38
38525 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 22 22 $313
38900 Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 22 22 $148

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christine Ching's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Ching practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Christine Ching practice?
Dr. Christine Ching practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Christine Ching's NPI?
Dr. Christine Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790994572, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Ching accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Ching accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Ching commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.