RICHARD WONG M.D. – NPI #1275084295
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

RICHARD WONG is a pathologist located in OCEANSIDE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275084295 to RICHARD WONG on October 14, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 26, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD WONG below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD WONG

NPI Number
1275084295
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD WONG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Phone: (760) 634-3230 Fax: (858) 794-4061
2 Other location(s):
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056-4506
Phone: (760) 634-3230
Fax: (858) 794-4061
200 W Arbor Dr
MC 1234
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (858) 534-0455
Mailing address
PO BOX 2888
DEL MAR, CA 92014-5888
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 CA A136239

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD WONG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
      200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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