David Sokoyoon Chung, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

David Sokoyoon Chung is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Torrance, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 375-1246Torrance, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see David Sokoyoon Chung, MD in person in Torrance or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 847 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Torrance28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 604dNPPES updated 2024-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

23451 Madison St Ste 290, Torrance, CA 90505-4737

Fax: (310) 375-0981
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

250

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

338

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

924

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $126k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Cancer
20%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Osteoporosis
20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$719 received from industry

33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 David Sokoyoon Chung's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  2. Board certified · Sep 25, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194102

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With David Sokoyoon Chung

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with David Sokoyoon Chung for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Torrance 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 David Sokoyoon Chung

NPI records show Dr. Chung as active with telehealth listed in Torrance, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 375-1246.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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