Taehyun Philip Chung, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Taehyun Philip Chung is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 668-0411San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Taehyun Philip Chung, M.D. has practiced colon & rectal surgery for 28+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.45/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 63 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in CASee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in San Francisco28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4679dNPPES updated 2013-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3838 California St Suite 616, San Francisco, CA 94118-1522

Fax: (415) 668-6352
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

86.45/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

16.13%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

16.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.9%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

226

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

112

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

186

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $9k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+5%)26%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.9k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Taehyun Philip 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

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184015

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Taehyun Philip Chung

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Taehyun Philip Chung for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco 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 Taehyun Philip Chung

NPI records show Dr. Chung as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 668-0411.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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