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
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.