Chester Sung Ching, MD
With over 36 years in internal medicine, Chester Sung Ching, MD is a long-established nephrologist in Waipahu. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
Older · 746dNPPES updated 2024-04-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
94-229 Waipahu Depot St Ste 101, Waipahu, HI 96797-3032
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.2%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
109
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 262 reporting peers in Hawaii.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$778 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chester Sung Ching's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 18, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
620 Sw 5th Ave Ste 900 #88, Portland, OR 97204
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Chester Sung Ching
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chester Sung Ching for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Waipahu required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chester Sung Ching
Dr. Ching is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waipahu, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 206-9849.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chester Sung Ching
Practice Location
94-229 Waipahu Depot St Ste 101, Waipahu, HI 96797-3032
Mailing Address
620 Sw 5th Ave Ste 900 #88, Portland, OR 97204
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