Dr. Edwin Chung
Nephrology in Van Nuys, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edwin Chung, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Van Nuys, California. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mission Community Hospital, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Edwin Chung also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Balbir Singh, M.d., Inc.. Dr. Edwin Chung may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (818) 988-2190 to request Dr. Edwin Chung the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Edwin Chung |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2163336520 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Edwin Chung attended and graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1104841360
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 3, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Edwin Chung
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edwin Chung has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 25 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| C53687 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Panorama City, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Northridge, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mission Hills, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Van Nuys, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Balbir Singh, M.d., Inc. | 3 |
Practice Locations
6740 Vesper Ave
Suite 102
Van Nuys, CA 91405-4612
Phone: (818) 988-2190
Fax: (818) 988-2170
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, August 3, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edwin Chung [NPI: 1104841360]Nephrology, Internal Medicine