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Thoracic Surgery

Shigeru Chino, MD

Works at hospitals in Laguna Hills, CA · Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

Shigeru Chino, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Laguna Hills, CA and Mission Viejo, CA. NPI 1982604781. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shigeru Chino, 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

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
62Years since medical school (graduated 1964)
University Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Shigeru Chino work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Shigeru Chino at 2 hospitals: Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Shigeru Chino see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Laguna Niguel, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Shigeru Chino's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Shigeru Chino accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Shigeru Chino may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Shigeru Chino?
(949) 348-0459, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Shigeru Chino's NPI number?
1982604781. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Shigeru Chino works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shigeru Chino 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 Shigeru Chino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year1964
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982604781
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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