Quick answers
- Does Vinh Q. Chung accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinh Q. Chung 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 Vinh Q. Chung see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,015 Original Medicare patients and 3,531 services for Vinh Q. Chung. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinh Q. Chung's NPI number?
- 1730364167. 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 Vinh Q. Chung, 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 | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,531 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)926 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)608 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)601 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)253 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)183 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinh Q. Chung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5700 N Elizabeth StPueblo, CO 81008 (719) 355‑1585
- 9348 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Suite 160Colorado Springs, CO 80924 (719) 355‑1585
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vinh Q. Chung as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanguard Medical Specialists, LLC23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Colorado →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanguard Medical Specialists, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730364167 |
| 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
- 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