Provider Profile
Christine D. Ching, M D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Christine Ching
Christine D. Ching, M D is a healthcare provider in Palo Alto, CA specializing in surgery. Christine trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. Christine is also listed as specializing in surgery of the hand. According to Medicare claims data, Christine cared for 310 Medicare patients across 372 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 321-4121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
372 services · 310 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
23 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
18 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
216 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
37 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Palo Alto 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christine D. Ching?
Christine D. Ching is a general surgeon in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Christine D. Ching's address?
Christine D. Ching is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christine D. Ching?
The number on file is (650) 321-4121. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Christine D. Ching's NPI number?
Christine D. Ching's National Provider Identifier is 1790994572. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christine D. Ching train?
Christine D. Ching attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christine D. Ching been practicing?
Christine D. Ching has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christine D. Ching perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christine D. Ching performs procedures including biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm, imaging of lymph nodes during surgery and partial removal of breast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christine D. Ching confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christine D. Ching. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.