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DR. ISHMAEL CHRISTIAN DAVID CHING M.D.
NPI 1588817480
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA

Active since October 23, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST FL 1, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(360) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Ishmael Christian David Ching M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ISHMAEL CHRISTIAN DAVID CHING M.D. (NPI 1588817480) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60256098) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588817480
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ISHMAEL CHRISTIAN DAVID CHINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 S J ST FL 1Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J St Fl 1Tacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (360) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(360) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1588817480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60256098
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60256098 (WA)
1717 S J ST FL 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2017553WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan, Sanford Health Plan.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. Ishmael Christian David Ching M.d. 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 ID2860640968
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120914000414
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.

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services40 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500011
Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Harrison Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bremerton, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500039
Location2520 Cherry AvenueBremerton, WA 98310 · Kitsap County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Anthony Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gig Harbor, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500151
Location11567 Canterwood Boulevard NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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 Ishmael Christian Ching's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ishmael Christian Ching is 1588817480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2008.

Where is Ishmael Christian Ching located?

Ishmael Christian Ching practices at 1717 S J St Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Ishmael Christian Ching's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ishmael Christian Ching enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ishmael Christian 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.

What insurance does Ishmael Christian Ching accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and Sanford Health Plan list Ishmael Christian 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.

Is Ishmael Christian Ching affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ishmael Christian Ching is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, St Clare Hospital, Harrison Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center and St Anthony Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ishmael Christian Ching was last updated on February 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.