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DR. CATHERINE M. WONG D. D. S.
NPI 1629082755
Dentist - General Practice in Merrillville, IN

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
408 E 86TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-8788(219) 769-8978 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Catherine M. Wong D. D. S. NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE M. WONG D. D. S. (NPI 1629082755) is an individual general practice provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (12008742A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629082755
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE M. WONGCredential: D. D. S.
Location Address408 E 86TH AVEMerrillville, IN 46410-6211
Mailing Address1230 Tulip LnMunster, IN 46321-3025 · (219) 923-8873 · Fax (219) 923-8873
Phone(219) 769-8788
Fax(219) 769-8978
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1629082755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 12008742A
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
408 E 86TH AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Catherine M. Wong D. D. S. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Wong reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc
1.8 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
8555 TAFT ST
Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366942518 (219) 769-4500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WONG & SMOLNICKY P C
Dentist (General Practice)
408 E 86TH AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-8788

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 Catherine Wong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Wong is 1629082755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Catherine Wong located?

Catherine Wong practices at 408 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-8788.

What is Catherine Wong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Catherine Wong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Wong is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Catherine Wong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine Wong reassigns Medicare benefits to Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc (Merrillville, IN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Catherine Wong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Catherine Wong accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BEST Life and 12 other insurers list Catherine Wong 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 Catherine Wong was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.