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CAROLINE T DONG
NPI 1215320882
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Torrance, CA

Active since March 06, 2015PECOS Enrolled
1000 W CARSON ST, BOX #42, TORRANCE, CA 90502(424) 306-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2026, Jul 27, 2023, Jun 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Caroline T Dong NPPES

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

CAROLINE T DONG (NPI 1215320882) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A197968) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215320882
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE T DONG
Location Address1000 W CARSON ST, BOX #42Torrance, CA 90502-2059
Mailing Address1000 W Carson St, Box #42Torrance, CA 90502-2059 · (424) 306-4000
Phone(424) 306-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1215320882 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A197968✔ Licensed in TN · 68120
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA 90502
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401 · Phone (908) 461-0499
Location 2877 Jefferson AveMemphis, TN 38103-2807 · Phone (901) 545-7100 · Fax (901) 545-7260

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 (PECOS)

Caroline T Dong is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 5

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.

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.
46 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
41 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
32 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services24 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
16 services16 patients

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.

MISS BRITTANY IRVINE M.A.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
DEPAREMENT OF MANTAL HEALTH
Case Management
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-1648
DINA M MEZA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 W CARSON ST, HEAD AND NECK BOX 6
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2741
MARIA GUADALUPE VALADEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (559) 789-1327
ESTEBAN COTA
Specialist
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
MS. DAWN MARIE TLUSTY RN
Registered Nurse (Infusion Therapy)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-1906
DR. NICOLE MOORE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
KENTON YUJI SAKURAI
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (424) 306-4000

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 Caroline Dong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Dong is 1215320882. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2015.

Where is Caroline Dong located?

Caroline Dong practices at 1000 W Carson St Box #42, Torrance, CA 90502. The listed phone number is (424) 306-4000.

What is Caroline Dong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Caroline Dong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Dong is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Dong was last updated on February 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.