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Dr. Augustine Chung, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: interstitial lung disease, lung biopsy, pulmonary fibrosis, and more.

1260 15th Street Suite 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 449-0939

Dr. Augustine Chung, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Augustine Chung, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

1260 15th Street Suite 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Address:

200 Medical Plaza Suite 365
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 412
Burbank, CA 91505

Some issues Dr. Augustine Chung, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	144
pulmonary testing	28

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

doctor visit	435
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
pulmonary testing	17

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	25
Hispanic	48
Asian	31
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

doctor visit	451
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	22
Hispanic	55
Asian	44
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	50
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

doctor visit	247
hospital care	1034
inpatient care	1034

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	26
Hispanic	58
Asian	43
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	66
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	52
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

doctor visit	746
hospital care	1168
inpatient care	1168

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Augustine Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Augustine Chung, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	405
hospital care	457
inpatient care	457
pulmonary testing	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Augustine Chung, MD.

**Gender**
Female	69
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	77
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	37
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Augustine Chung, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Augustine Chung, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Augustine Chung, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2013)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Augustine Chung, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Augustine Chung, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Augustine Chung, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Augustine Chung, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$127 OFEV $127
United Therapeutics Corporation	$123 $123
Genentech, Inc.	$79 Esbriet $79
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$12 Yupelri $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$341

Biography

Dr. Augustine Chung is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Burbank, CA and Los Angeles, CA. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.