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DR. JOSEPH J LING MD
NPI 1316301765
Ophthalmology in San Francisco, CA

Active since April 12, 2016
180 SUTTER ST STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104(415) 415-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Sep 2, 2020, Jan 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joseph J Ling Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH J LING MD (NPI 1316301765) is an individual ophthalmology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (172977) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316301765
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH J LINGCredential: MD
Location Address180 SUTTER ST STE 100San Francisco, CA 94104-4007
Mailing Address180 Sutter St Ste 100San Francisco, CA 94104-4007 · (415) 415-2020
Phone(415) 415-2020
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1316301765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 172977
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
180 SUTTER ST STE 100, San Francisco, CA 94104
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Accepted Insurance

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

YOUNGAH CHOI OD
Optometrist
180 SUTTER ST STE 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
San Francisco County (415) 415-2020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Joseph Ling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Ling is 1316301765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2016.

Where is Joseph Ling located?

Joseph Ling practices at 180 Sutter St Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94104. The listed phone number is (415) 415-2020.

What is Joseph Ling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

What insurance does Joseph Ling accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Joseph Ling 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 Joseph Ling was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.