YONG S KWON M.D.
NPI 1265544035
Surgery in Fayetteville, AR

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1695 E RAINFOREST RD, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703(479) 445-6460(479) 445-6719 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Yong S Kwon M.d. NPPES

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

YONG S KWON M.D. (NPI 1265544035) is an individual surgery provider in Fayetteville, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-6941) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265544035
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameYONG S KWONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1695 E RAINFOREST RDFayetteville, AR 72703-5385
Mailing Address1695 E Rainforest Rd, Suite 5Fayetteville, AR 72703-5385 · (479) 445-6460 · Fax (479) 445-6719
Fax(479) 445-6719
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2016
NPI 1265544035 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in AR · E-6941
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.
1695 E RAINFOREST RD, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIN8891845AR

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

Yong S Kwon 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 ID1052443470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111010000346
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services19 patients
Partial removal of stomach, upper bowel, and ileum for weight loss 43845
This procedure involves removing a portion of your stomach and upper bowel to help reduce your weight. By doing so, your body absorbs fewer calories from the food you eat. It's a significant operation aimed at improving health and lifestyle.
17 services17 patients
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562
This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.
15 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72703 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
93%393 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%448 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%1,146 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
97%1,972 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%221 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
25%438 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%435 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
8%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%438 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
8%438 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Sleep Symptoms
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea that includes documentation of an assessment of sleep symptoms, including presence or absence of snoring and daytime sleepiness
99%110 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Sleep Apnea: Severity Assessment at Initial Diagnosis
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea who had an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) or a respiratory disturbance index (RDI) measured at the time of initial diagnosis
100%110 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers21 claims395 services$9.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix B4197
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
1 supplier17 claims100 services$280.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers21 claims129 services$8.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers21 claims129 services$25.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$16.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$83.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Specialist
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Plastic Surgery
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Physician Assistant
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Physician Assistant
1695 E RAINFOREST RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

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 Yong Kwon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yong Kwon is 1265544035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Yong Kwon located?

Yong Kwon practices at 1695 E Rainforest Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The listed phone number is (479) 445-6460.

What is Yong Kwon's specialty?

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

Is Yong Kwon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yong Kwon 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 Yong Kwon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Yong Kwon 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yong Kwon was last updated on September 20, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.