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KIMBERLY N HONG MD
NPI 1346515442
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in La Jolla, CA

Active since March 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 249-6752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2019, Jul 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kimberly N Hong Md NPPES

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

KIMBERLY N HONG MD (NPI 1346515442) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A156242) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346515442
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLY N HONGCredential: MD
Location Address9434 MEDICAL CENTER DRLa Jolla, CA 92037-1337
Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410 · (800) 926-8273
Phone(858) 249-6752
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1346515442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A156242
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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

Kimberly N Hong 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 ID5092046698
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191014000392
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 10

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 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.
117 services37 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.
79 services37 patients
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750
An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.
66 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
56 services40 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.
32 services24 patients
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750
An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.
20 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims20 services$6.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers15 claims2,641 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers22 claims6,975 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers31 claims5,280 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers11 claims390 services$2.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers34 claims34 services$18.39 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 20

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

KRISTEN ANNE HERZIK PHARM.D
Pharmacist
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 249-4030
TONI LEA BIRCH MOSELEY NP
Nurse Practitioner
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR, MAIL CODE 7892
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 657-7174
ELAN DANIEL KROJANKER MD
Anesthesiology
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 657-7000
CHRISTANNE KURTZ NP
Nurse Practitioner
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 657-7000
DANIEL POLLACK RN, CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 657-6677
ANNE-SOPHIE LACHARITE-ROBERGE
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (800) 926-8273
STEPHANIE ANN DEFLAVIO PA
Physician Assistant
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (800) 926-8273
BRYAN STEPHEN AVILEZ
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 657-7000

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 Kimberly Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Hong is 1346515442. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012.

Where is Kimberly Hong located?

Kimberly Hong practices at 9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 249-6752.

What is Kimberly Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Kimberly Hong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly Hong 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kimberly Hong was last updated on September 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.