Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lina Ching, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Katy, TX

  • NPI 1689848996
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150
Katy, TX 774932711
(281) 205-8199
fax (281) 205-8198
Mailing address
705 S Fry RD, Suite 220
Katy, TX 774502251

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2023
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P1627 · Ohio #57.010688
Medicaid
TX #296635001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689848996. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
175
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$23,481
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 154 55 $129
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 5,088. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$242
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $120.53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $60.70
Amgen Inc. 1 $34.01
Sandoz Inc. 1 $26.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$242

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
363
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$114,447
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pregabalin Generic 52 0 $728
Meloxicam Generic 37 22 $307
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 36 11 $2,647
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 33 0 $2,842
Prednisone Generic 33 0 $542
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 0 $305
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 25 0 $1,081
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 23 0 $544
Alendronate Sodium Generic 19 0 $286
Omeprazole Generic 19 0 $312

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lina Ching's medical specialty?
Dr. Lina Ching practices Rheumatology Physician in Katy, TX.
Where does Dr. Lina Ching practice?
Dr. Lina Ching practices at 1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150, Katy, TX 774932711. Office phone: 2812058199.
What is Dr. Lina Ching's NPI?
Dr. Lina Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689848996, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lina Ching accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lina Ching accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lina Ching commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.