DR. RICHARD YAO CHANG KWONG M.D.
NPI 1053603472
Emergency Medicine in Decatur, GA

Active since May 03, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
2701 N DECATUR RD, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, DECATUR, GA 30033(404) 501-1000(404) 501-1765 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Yao Chang Kwong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD YAO CHANG KWONG M.D. (NPI 1053603472) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Decatur, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (071713) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053603472
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD YAO CHANG KWONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2701 N DECATUR RD, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEDecatur, GA 30033-5918
Mailing Address2701 N Decatur Rd, Department Of Emergency MedicineDecatur, GA 30033-5918 · (404) 501-1000
Fax(404) 501-1765
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2014
NPI 1053603472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in GA · 071713
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2701 N DECATUR RD, Decatur, GA 30033

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Yao Chang Kwong M.d. 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 ID3476778499
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140708001407
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
158 services155 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
120 services117 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services39 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
28 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory Hillandale Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lithonia, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110226
Location2801 Dekalb Medical ParkwayLithonia, GA 30058 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30033 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.45
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Family Medicine
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Advanced Practice Midwife
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Anesthesiology
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Clinical Neuropsychologist
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Occupational Therapist
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033

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 Richard Kwong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kwong is 1053603472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2011.

Where is Richard Kwong located?

Richard Kwong practices at 2701 N Decatur Rd Department Of Emergency Medicine, Decatur, GA 30033. The listed phone number is (404) 501-1000.

What is Richard Kwong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Kwong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kwong 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 Richard Kwong accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Richard Kwong 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 Richard Kwong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kwong is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kwong was last updated on June 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.