DR. JIN WOO CHUNG M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1992131312
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lexington, KY

Active since September 17, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6494(859) 257-2573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2022, Nov 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Jin Woo Chung M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JIN WOO CHUNG M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1992131312) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (57078) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cleveland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992131312
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JIN WOO CHUNGCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address740 S LIMESTONE STE L304Lexington, KY 40536-0001
Mailing Address9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-1912 · (216) 445-6818
Fax(859) 257-2573
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2022
NPI 1992131312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in KY · 57078
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

740 S LIMESTONE STE L304, Lexington, KY 40536

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001 · Phone (216) 444-2200

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

Dr. Jin Woo Chung M.d., Ph.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 ID8527393289
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221010000290
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 13

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant
740 S LIMESTONE STE L304
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

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 Jin Woo Chung's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jin Woo Chung is 1992131312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2013.

Where is Jin Woo Chung located?

Jin Woo Chung practices at 740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6494.

What is Jin Woo Chung's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Jin Woo Chung enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jin Woo Chung 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 Jin Woo Chung affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jin Woo Chung is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jin Woo Chung was last updated on September 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.