Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Chung, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1851362974
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23451 Madison St Ste 290
Torrance, CA 905054737
(310) 375-1246
fax (310) 375-0981

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 26, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A74862

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851362974. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
641
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$76,267
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 163 46 $41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 136 86 $126
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 66 65 $90
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 56 26 $125
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 55 55 $108
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 50 50 $212
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 44 44 $165
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 32 30 $182
43242 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 21 20 $242
45382 Control of bleeding of upper large bowel using a flexible endoscope 18 18 $270

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Torrance Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$719
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 12 $226.14
Gilead Sciences, INC. 7 $159.72
Pfizer INC. 5 $106.80
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $71.54
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 3 $48.78
3-D Matrix, INC. 1 $47.13
Genzyme Corporation 1 $24.10
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 1 $20.00
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.01

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$648
Education
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
729
Patients
355
Total drug cost
$68,955
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 220 105 $2,545
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 92 89 $1,505
Famotidine Generic 90 33 $1,421
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 51 24 $757
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 46 19 $538
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 41 17 $44,287
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 33 0 $397
Ursodiol Generic 32 0 $4,816
Levofloxacin Generic 25 25 $60
Lactulose Generic 19 0 $172

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Chung's medical specialty?
Dr. David Chung practices Gastroenterology Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. David Chung practice?
Dr. David Chung practices at 23451 Madison St Ste 290, Torrance, CA 905054737. Office phone: 3103751246.
What is Dr. David Chung's NPI?
Dr. David Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851362974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Chung accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Chung accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Chung commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.