Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Lee-Ching, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hilo, HI

  • NPI 1174630727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
780 Laukapu St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6922
fax (808) 935-6640

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2010
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Hawaii #3199

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174630727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
308
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$30,293
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 273 84 $94
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 35 35 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Hilo Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$92
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $92.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$92

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,578
Patients
376
Total drug cost
$33,399
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 231 29 $7,029
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 154 49 $5,160
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 145 18 $2,301
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 122 31 $4,166
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 110 33 $2,741
Allopurinol Generic 107 30 $2,577
Metformin Hcl Generic 97 29 $1,305
Prednisone Generic 88 23 $160
Alprazolam Generic 86 14 $811
Simvastatin Generic 80 21 $1,877

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Lee-Ching's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Lee-Ching practices Family Medicine Physician in Hilo, HI.
Where does Dr. Richard Lee-Ching practice?
Dr. Richard Lee-Ching practices at 780 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720. Office phone: 8089616922.
What is Dr. Richard Lee-Ching's NPI?
Dr. Richard Lee-Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174630727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Lee-Ching accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lee-Ching accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Lee-Ching commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.