CHENG W. HONG M.D., M.S. – NPI #1780070821
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

CHENG HONG is a radiologist located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780070821 to CHENG HONG on April 15, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Nov 08, 2022. 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 CHENG HONG below.

NPI Profile for
CHENG W. HONG

NPI Number
1780070821
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHENG W. HONG
Credentials
M.D., M.S.
Primary location
505 PARNASSUS AVE # M391
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-2204
Phone: (415) 476-1537 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
200 W Arbor Dr # 8756
San Diego, CA 92103-1911
Phone: (619) 543-3534
1001 Potrero Avenue
Bldg. 5 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110-3518
Phone: (628) 206-8000
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Phone: (650) 723-4000
Mailing address
PO BOX 743749
LOS ANGELES, CA 90074-3749
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 08, 2022

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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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 CA A146520

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

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
CHENG HONG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
      505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
    • ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSP & TRAUMA CTR
      1001 POTRERO AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

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