Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ishmael Ching work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ishmael Ching at 4 hospitals: Highline Medical Center, St Anthony Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center and St Michael Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ishmael Ching see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Tacoma, WA and Seattle, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ishmael Ching's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty.
- Does Ishmael Ching accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ishmael 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 Ishmael Ching offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ishmael Ching offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Ishmael Ching?
- (253) 426-6341, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ishmael Ching's NPI number?
- 1588817480. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ishmael Ching works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ishmael Ching at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500011
- St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500151
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500108
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500039
Practice locations
Addresses where Ishmael Ching is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 426‑6341
- 925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 (206) 223‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ishmael Ching as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
- Virginia Mason Medical Center867 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588817480 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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