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CHANHWA HONG MD
NPI 1609405414
Hospitalist in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS Enrolled
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
MSC (INTERNAL MEDICINE) 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-4661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2026, Jun 18, 2025, Mar 20, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Chanhwa Hong Md NPPES

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

CHANHWA HONG MD (NPI 1609405414) is an individual hospitalist provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2023-0576) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609405414
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHANHWA HONGCredential: MD
Location AddressMSC (INTERNAL MEDICINE) 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310
Phone(505) 272-4661
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1609405414 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2023-0576
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD2023-0576 (NM)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
MSC (INTERNAL MEDICINE) 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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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

Chanhwa 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 ID4082031992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231027003499
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.

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.
123 services38 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.
53 services28 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.
30 services29 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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 Chanhwa Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chanhwa Hong is 1609405414. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2020.

Where is Chanhwa Hong located?

Chanhwa Hong practices at Msc (internal Medicine) 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-4661.

What is Chanhwa Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Chanhwa Hong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chanhwa 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.

Is Chanhwa Hong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chanhwa Hong is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chanhwa Hong was last updated on July 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.