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Endocrinology

Edward Chin Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Augusta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Edward Chin Jr., MD is an endocrinologist at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. Phone: (706) 721-8623. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Edward Chin Jr. had 86 Original Medicare patients and 142 services. NPI 1861502536. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (706) 721‑8623
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col
  • Group practice: Wellstar Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edward Chin Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Edward Chin Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward Chin Jr. 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 Edward Chin Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 142 services for Edward Chin Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Edward Chin Jr.'s NPI number?
1861502536. 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 Edward Chin Jr., 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 patients86
Services billed to Medicare142
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 services
  2. Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)30 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)16 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Edward Chin Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward Chin Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward Chin Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward Chin Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Augusta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861502536
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians