Shirley Chung, M. D.
Patients across CA can see Shirley Chung, M. D. in person in Placentia or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 771dNPPES updated 2024-03-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1275 N Rose Dr Ste 130, Placentia, CA 92870-3919
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.3%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
89
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
226
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,390
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $174k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$219 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Shirley Chung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 25, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194098
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Shirley Chung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shirley Chung for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Placentia 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 Shirley Chung
Dr. Chung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Placentia, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 990-1882.
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 Shirley Chung
Practice Location
1275 N Rose Dr Ste 130, Placentia, CA 92870-3919
Mailing Address
1275 N Rose Dr Ste 130, Placentia, CA 92870-3919
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