Shing C. Chung, MD
Shing C. Chung is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shing C. Chung, MD has been part of the Sacramento medical community since 2007 in group practice. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1634dNPPES updated 2021-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.82%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
5.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
11
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
655
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,927
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $274k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$100 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Shing C. Chung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612-3466
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shing C. Chung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shing C. Chung for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Sacramento 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 Shing C. Chung
NPI records show Dr. Chung as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 973-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shing C. Chung
Practice Location
2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-2115
Mailing Address
1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612-3466
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