Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Ishmael Christian David Ching, MD

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1588817480

Dr. Ishmael Christian David Ching, MD is a Hospitalist in Tacoma, Washington. Qualified in 2005, 21 years ago. Practices with Franciscan Medical Group, a 1,417-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
21
Licensed in
WA
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1717 S J St Fl 1
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
Phone: (253) 426-6341
Fax: (360) 426-6344
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Specialties & licences

Hospitalist Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208M00000X · Licence MD60256098 (WA)
Internal Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence MD60256098 (WA)

Record details

NPI number1588817480
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 23, 2008
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 8, 2021
Certification dateFebruary 8, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyHOSPITALIST
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2005 (21 years in practice)
Group practice Franciscan Medical Group — 1417 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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