Stephen S Chung, MD
Sleep Medicine Internal Medicine
Stephen S Chung, MD practices as part of a group sleep medicine internal medicine specialist practice in Walla Walla, WA. Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2018dNPPES updated 2020-10-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
19 Southpoint Ln, Walla Walla, WA 99362-4175
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.56%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
14.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
603
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
48
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
206
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$75 received from industry
3 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 Stephen S Chung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 25, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
29 years in practice
Experienced
An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Taxonomy: 207RS0012X
Education & Training
University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
820 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Stephen S Chung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen S Chung for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walla Walla 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 Stephen S Chung
Dr. Chung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walla Walla, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 897-8500.
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 Stephen S Chung
Practice Location
19 Southpoint Ln, Walla Walla, WA 99362-4175
Mailing Address
820 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
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