DR. JOHN SHIH-CHANG CHING M.D.
NPI 1770720799
Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since January 13, 2009PECOS Enrolled
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(310) 423-7779 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2026, Jan 10, 2026, Dec 4, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. John Shih-chang Ching M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN SHIH-CHANG CHING M.D. (NPI 1770720799) is an individual pediatric endocrinology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A92055) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770720799
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0205X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN SHIH-CHANG CHINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address8723 ALDEN DR STE 240Los Angeles, CA 90048-3692
Mailing Address4140 W 190th StTorrance, CA 90504-5513
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1770720799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric EndocrinologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0205X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A92055
Definition
A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands (glands which secrete hormones). These diseases include diabetes mellitus, growth failure, unusual size for age, early or late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A92055 (CA)
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 155 E California Blvd Ste 204Pasadena, CA 91105-3954 · Phone (626) 397-8323 · Fax (626) 792-3677
Location 2726 N Medical Center Dr E Ste 209Clovis, CA 93611-6886 · Phone (559) 325-5656 · Fax (559) 325-5568
Location 322110 Roscoe Blvd # 307West Hills, CA 91304-3845 · Phone (661) 836-7799 · Fax (661) 840-5934
Location 46001 Truxtun Ave # 130ABakersfield, CA 93309-0679 · Phone (661) 836-7799

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Shih-chang Ching M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show John Ching reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE SB-290
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,001 clinicians in this Medicare group
Public Health, State or Local
5205 MELROSE AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,939 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
17360 BROOKHURST ST
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 948 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
7257 N FRESNO ST
Fresno, CA 93720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 604 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%85 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
8723 ALDEN DR STE 240
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

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 Ching's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Ching is 1770720799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2009.

Where is John Ching located?

John Ching practices at 8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-7779.

What is John Ching's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology, with taxonomy code 2080P0205X.

Is John Ching enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Ching is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Ching's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Ching reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA), County Of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Memorialcare Medical Foundation (Fountain Valley, CA) and Community Health Partners (Fresno, CA). Each 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 John Ching's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Ching was last updated on January 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.