2026 NPPES data Pediatric Endocrinology Physician NPI 1770720799 M.D.
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JOHN CHING, M.D.

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician in LOS ANGELES, 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician avg: 151
Industry payments
$677.13
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN CHING, M.D. is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims . Industry payments of $677.13 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN CHING, M.D. filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN CHING, 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).

JOHN CHING, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/13/2009

NPI 1770720799

Primary specialty

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician

Niche

1,457 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 151

Specialty distribution in California

How Pediatric Endocrinology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Endocrinology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Endocrinology 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).

JOHN CHING, M.D. is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1770720799. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN CHING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8723 ALDEN DR STE 240, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048, with a listed phone of (310) 423-7779. NPI 1770720799 was issued on 01/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHING 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128 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.

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,457 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 151 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

8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

Provider Details

NPI 1770720799
Specialty Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/13/2009

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOHN CHING, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$677

Largest payer

Tolmar, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 JOHN CHING, M.D.. To verify JOHN CHING, 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.

11
Total Claims
$128
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
717
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Overview

How JOHN CHING, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician landscape nationally.

1,457
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
151
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN CHING, M.D.'s 11 claims are below the specialty average of 151.

Nearby Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Pediatric Endocrinology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CHING, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN CHING, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN CHING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CHING, M.D. wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN CHING, M.D. located?
JOHN CHING, M.D. is located at 8723 ALDEN DR STE 240, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048. Phone: (310) 423-7779.
What is JOHN CHING, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN CHING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770720799, issued on 01/13/2009.
How many Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,457 Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider writes 151 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHN CHING, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN CHING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CHING, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN CHING, M.D.'s NPI is 1770720799 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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