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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Russell E. Ching, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · Greenbrae, CA · California

Summary

Russell E. Ching, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in San Francisco, CA and Greenbrae, CA. NPI 1477504330. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell E. Ching, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of California San FranciscoGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Russell E. Ching work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Russell E. Ching at 3 hospitals: California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus, Marinhealth Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Russell E. Ching see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Russell E. Ching's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Russell E. Ching accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell E. Ching accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Russell E. Ching offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Russell E. Ching offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Russell E. Ching?
(415) 476-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Russell E. Ching's NPI number?
1477504330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Russell E. Ching works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell E. Ching at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell E. Ching is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell E. Ching as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
  • UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
  • Regents of the University of California732 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477504330
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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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians