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DR. JOHN PETER CHUNGA MD.
NPI 1730259714
Anesthesiology in South Bend, IN

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 E. LASALLE AVE., ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617(574) 233-3123 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. John Peter Chunga Md. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN PETER CHUNGA MD. (NPI 1730259714) is an individual anesthesiology provider in South Bend, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01064029A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730259714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN PETER CHUNGACredential: MD.
Location Address801 E. LASALLE AVE., ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERSouth Bend, IN 46617
Mailing Address14186 Stonehurst CtGranger, IN 46530-4861 · (574) 271-9999
Phone(574) 233-3123
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2007
✔ NPI 1730259714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01064029A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
801 E. LASALLE AVE., South Bend, IN 46617
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINF33642IN
Medicare PIN169130YIN

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. John Peter Chunga 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 ID6901884360
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191029002219
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 3

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services16 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Javon Bea Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockford, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140239
Location8201 E Riverside BlvdRockford, IL 61114 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 John Chunga's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Chunga is 1730259714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is John Chunga located?

John Chunga practices at 801 E. Lasalle Ave. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN 46617. The listed phone number is (574) 233-3123.

What is John Chunga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Chunga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Chunga 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.

Is John Chunga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Chunga is affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Chunga was last updated on October 25, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.