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SAMUEL KUNG MD
NPI 1801415336
Hospitalist in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 14, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10666 N. TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 554-7909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2023, Apr 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Samuel Kung Md NPPES

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

SAMUEL KUNG MD (NPI 1801415336) is an individual hospitalist provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A184961) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801415336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL KUNGCredential: MD
Location Address10666 N. TORREY PINES RDLa Jolla, CA 92037-1027
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (858) 554-7909
Phone(858) 554-7909
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1801415336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A184961
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
10666 N. TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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

Samuel Kung 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 ID547620817
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230718002704
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
377 services146 patients
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.
142 services137 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
112 services110 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
63 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DARIUS LEUNG DO
Hospitalist
10666 N. TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-3200

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 Samuel Kung's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Kung is 1801415336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2020.

Where is Samuel Kung located?

Samuel Kung practices at 10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 554-7909.

What is Samuel Kung's specialty?

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

Is Samuel Kung enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Kung 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Kung was last updated on July 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.