2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1750352944 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in TORRANCE, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
305
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. filed 305 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in TORRANCE, California.

305
Part D claims, 2023

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CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

305 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1750352944

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

305 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in California

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within California

1. Geriatric Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 21840 NORMANDIE AVE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502, with a listed phone of (310) 222-3101. NPI 1750352944 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHUNG most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 305 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

21840 NORMANDIE AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Provider Details

NPI 1750352944
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.. To verify CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

305
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
493
Total Day Supply
14,484
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluoxetine Hcl
92
Clonazepam
48
Olanzapine
48
Lorazepam
25
Zolpidem Tartrate
24

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s 305 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHUNG.

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in TORRANCE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. wrote 305 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. is located at 21840 NORMANDIE AVE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502. Phone: (310) 222-3101.
What is CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750352944, issued on 01/27/2006.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluoxetine Hcl, Clonazepam, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 305 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG, M.D.'s NPI is 1750352944 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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