Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1588817480
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 S J St Fl 1
Tacoma, WA 984054933
(253) 426-6341
fax (360) 426-6344

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2021
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD60256098
Medicaid
WA #2017553

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588817480. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
74
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$13,103
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 63 62 $174
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 11 11 $195

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching's medical specialty?
Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching practices Hospitalist Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching practice?
Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching practices at 1717 S J St Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 984054933. Office phone: 2534266341.
What is Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching's NPI?
Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588817480, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ishmael Christian Ching commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.