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DR. CHRISTOPHER BRIAN GONG MD
NPI 1053497149
Surgery in Bad Axe, MI

Active since October 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1040 S VAN DYKE RD, SUITE 1, BAD AXE, MI 48413(989) 269-6911(989) 269-9162 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Brian Gong Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER BRIAN GONG MD (NPI 1053497149) is an individual surgery provider in Bad Axe, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (43010617599) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tawas St Joseph Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053497149
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER BRIAN GONGCredential: MD
Location Address1040 S VAN DYKE RD, SUITE 1Bad Axe, MI 48413-9646
Mailing Address1040 S Van Dyke Rd, Suite 1Bad Axe, MI 48413-9646 · (989) 269-6911 · Fax (989) 269-9162
Phone(989) 269-6911
Fax(989) 269-9162
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1053497149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MI · 43010617599✔ Licensed in IL · 036-105202✔ Licensed in WI · 39798-020
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1040 S VAN DYKE RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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Other Identifiers 1

Other01601930371MI · Ama

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Brian Gong Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012981087
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040825000043
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
731 services194 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
193 services158 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
122 services119 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
60 services60 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
58 services39 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tawas St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tawas City, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number230100
Location200 HemlockTawas City, MI 48764 · Iosco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48413 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JEFFREY D ROBINSON MD
Ophthalmology
1040 S VAN DYKE RD, STE 3
BAD AXE, MI 48413
Huron County (989) 269-9855
MCLAREN THUMB REGION
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1040 S VAN DYKE RD
BAD AXE, MI 48413
Huron County (989) 269-9521

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Gong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gong is 1053497149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2006.

Where is Christopher Gong located?

Christopher Gong practices at 1040 S Van Dyke Rd Suite 1, Bad Axe, MI 48413. The listed phone number is (989) 269-6911.

What is Christopher Gong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Christopher Gong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gong is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Gong accept?

Health plans from Priority Health list Christopher Gong as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Gong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gong is affiliated with Tawas St Joseph Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gong was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.