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SHIGERU CHINO, M.D., INC.
NPI 1194084798
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Laguna Niguel, CA

Active since May 16, 2012
27601 FORBES RD, SUITE 58, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677(949) 348-0459(949) 348-9314 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Shigeru Chino, M.d., Inc. NPPES

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

SHIGERU CHINO, M.D., INC. (NPI 1194084798) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Laguna Niguel, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. The organization lists Shigeru Chino, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194084798
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameSHIGERU CHINO, M.D., INC.
Location Address27601 FORBES RD, SUITE 58Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1201
Mailing Address27601 Forbes Rd, Suite 58Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1201 · (949) 348-0459 · Fax (949) 348-9314
Phone(949) 348-0459
Fax(949) 348-9314
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialShigeru ChinoPresident · (949) 348-0459
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2012
✔ NPI 1194084798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A21671
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
27601 FORBES RD, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Shigeru Chino, M.d., Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Shigeru Chino, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1982604781
27601 FORBES RD SUITE 58
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 348-0459
✔ PECOSSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. is 1194084798. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2012.

Where is Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. located?

Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. is located at 27601 Forbes Rd Suite 58, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The listed phone number is (949) 348-0459.

What is Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Thoracic Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shigeru Chino, M.D., Inc. was last updated on May 16, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.