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EDWARD CHIN JR. MD
NPI 1861502536
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Augusta, GA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-2131(706) 721-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Edward Chin Jr. Md NPPES

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

EDWARD CHIN JR. MD (NPI 1861502536) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (028513) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861502536
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameEDWARD CHIN JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400Augusta, GA 30901-2602 · (706) 828-8402
Phone(706) 721-2131
Fax(706) 721-1459
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2012
✔ NPI 1861502536 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 028513
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
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Other Identifiers 4

MedicaidG28513SC
Medicaid000968822AGA
Medicare UPING03483
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified46BBBGHGA · Ga Medicare #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Edward Chin Jr. 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 ID9537219027
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090603000449
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services24 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
30 services28 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
16 services16 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. TOYA HESTER KELLEY MD
Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-3157
DR. JACK BRADLEY ELLIS D.O.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
SAMI MOHAMMED ALSHEHRY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2411
LUIS ALBERTO VELASQUEZ ZARATE M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2771
DR. BRYAN RICHARD BROACH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
JANELLE MCGILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
DR. KAYLA ASHLEY SHAHBAZIAN DO
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
ROSA MARIA LOPEZ RINCON
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 446-5836

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 Edward Chin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Chin is 1861502536. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Edward Chin located?

Edward Chin practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-2131.

What is Edward Chin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Edward Chin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Chin 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 Edward Chin accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Edward Chin 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 Edward Chin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Chin is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Chin was last updated on November 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.