Quick answers
- Does Rafael A. Ching Companioni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael A. Ching Companioni accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rafael A. Ching Companioni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,076 Original Medicare patients and 4,575 services for Rafael A. Ching Companioni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael A. Ching Companioni's NPI number?
- 1396090940. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rafael A. Ching Companioni, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,076 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,575 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,291 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)450 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)219 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)202 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)197 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Rafael A. Ching Companioni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael A. Ching Companioni at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100026
- Ascension Sacred Heart GulfPort Saint Joe, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100313
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast HospitalPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100242
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald CoastMiramar Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100292
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael A. Ching Companioni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 204 E 19th StPanama City, FL 32405 (850) 763‑5409
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael A. Ching Companioni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Diseases Center of Florida PLLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Panama City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Panama City, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Diseases Center of Florida PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396090940 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians