KAREN I. CHING MD
NPI 1275647612
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Honolulu, HI

NPI Status: Active since August 19, 2006

Contact Information

3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI
ZIP 96819
Phone: (808) 432-0000

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 29
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KAREN CHING

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Ching, an internist established in Honolulu, Hawaii with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology and more than 29 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1997. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275647612 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number MD-11978 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1275647612
Provider Name
KAREN I. CHING MD
Other Name
KAREN I. IKENO
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU, HI 96819
Location Phone
(808) 432-0000
Mailing Address
3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU, HI 96819
Mailing Phone
(808) 432-0000
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1997
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-19-2006
Last Update Date
05-26-2021
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An internist like Karen Ching is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD-11978
License State
HI
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • KP HI Bronze 6000/65 Plus CAM - HMO
  • KP HI Gold 0/40 Plus CAM - HMO
  • KP HI Gold 1000 Ded/250 Rx Ded - HMO
  • KP HI Platinum 0/5 Plus CAM - HMO
  • KP HI Silver 3000 Ded/600 Rx Ded Plus CAM - HMO
  • KP HI Silver 4000 Ded/600 Rx Ded - HMO
  • KP HI Standard Bronze 7500/50 - HMO
  • KP HI Standard Gold 1500/30 - HMO
  • KP HI Standard Platinum 0/10 - HMO
  • KP HI Standard Silver 5000/40 - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0000237024OTHER (01)HIHMSA BILLING NUMBER
51713802MEDICAID (05)HI 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Karen Ching is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Karen Ching is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739365875

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20110525000391

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.

This service was performed 13 times for 11 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 47 times for 19 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $34.17 for a new patient copayment and $26.41 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 96819 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $136.68
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.53
  • Maximum New Patient Price $180.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $34.17
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.13
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.01

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $105.65
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.09
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $147.56
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $26.41
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.02
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.89

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Karen Ching is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1275647612
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
221451241462
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 58
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 58 = 22

The NPI number 1275647612 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1750347860 TERRY WHITE MD
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1255385506 CHRISTINE M KING APRN
Individual
Nurse Practitioner3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-8321
1548287204 NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA MD
Individual
Internal Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-4607
1770502478DR. JEFFREY O. TOM MD
Individual
Pediatrics3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1679587513 JOAN M. FORESTER CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1134134976 GREG I. TANIDA LCSW
Individual
Social Worker (Clinical)3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1700892023 COURTNEY H. L. LIN CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1043227218DR. JAMES H. YAMASHITA MD
Individual
Internal Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1497764799 CHARLENE M. AMELL FNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1568471043DR. RAYMOND C. B. TAM MD
Individual
Internal Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1679584502 NATHAN H. FUJIMOTO MD
Individual
Internal Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1952415333 ROSSINI C. BOTEV MD
Individual
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1285730895MR. WILLIAM EUGENE HIGGINS C.R.N.A
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-8900
1942307004 GERIN T. S. CHUN MD
Individual
Anesthesiology3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1275632747DR. BRIAN K. TABATA MD
Individual
Anesthesiology3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1255430724 DOUGLAS M. DAVENPORT MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1063512846 TORREY L. GOODMAN MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1871693671 STEVEN W. HONG MD
Individual
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1053411991DR. CYNTHIA R. BURDGE MD
Individual
Internal Medicine3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000
1346340239 CLAYTON V. CHAN MD
Individual
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819
(808) 432-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275647612, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on August 19, 2006

The provider is located at 3288 Moanalua Rd Honolulu, Hi 96819 and the phone number is (808) 432-0000

The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X with a focus in Nephrology

The provider has more than 29 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1997.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $136.68 with an average copayment of $34.17 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $105.65 and an average copayment of 26.41. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older), Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes and Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on August 19, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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