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DR. RICHARD LEE-CHING MD
NPI 1174630727
Family Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 12D0675701 · Waiver
780 LAUKAPU ST, HILO, HI 96720(808) 961-6922(808) 935-6640 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Lee-ching Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD LEE-CHING MD (NPI 1174630727) is an individual family medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (3199) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 19, 2026, and is a graduate of University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174630727
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD LEE-CHINGCredential: MD
Location Address780 LAUKAPU STHilo, HI 96720
Mailing Address780 Laukapu StHilo, HI 96720 · (808) 961-6922 · Fax (808) 935-6640
Phone(808) 961-6922
Fax(808) 935-6640
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2010
✔ NPI 1174630727 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · 3199
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
780 LAUKAPU ST, Hilo, HI 96720
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIND36169

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Lee-ching Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759549769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120222000568
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 12D0675701

Richard Lee Ching MD · Hilo, HI
Active · expires Dec 19, 2026
CLIA Number12D0675701
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 20, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 19, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRichard K. Lee Ching
Laboratory Phone(808) 961-9622
Laboratory LocationRichard Lee Ching MD780 Laukapu Street, Hilo, HI 96720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
209 services72 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96720 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$92.50 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $23.12 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims78 services$2.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$111.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HILO OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
780 LAUKAPU ST
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 961-6922

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Lee-ching's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lee-ching is 1174630727. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006.

Where is Richard Lee-ching located?

Richard Lee-ching practices at 780 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 961-6922.

What is Richard Lee-ching's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Lee-ching enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lee-ching is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does Richard Lee-ching hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 12D0675701) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 19, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Richard Lee-ching accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Richard Lee-ching as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lee-ching was last updated on July 21, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.