DR. ABRAHAM P HOUNG M.D.
NPI 1649226135
Surgery in New York, NY

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
525 E 68TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10065(646) 968-2580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Abraham P Houng M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ABRAHAM P HOUNG M.D. (NPI 1649226135) is an individual surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (279399) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649226135
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABRAHAM P HOUNGCredential: M.D.
Location Address525 E 68TH STNew York, NY 10065-4870
Mailing Address525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065-4870 · (646) 968-2580
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1649226135 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 279399✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA08247400✔ Licensed in MA · 227966
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.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 279399 (NY), 25MA08247400 (NJ)
525 E 68TH ST, New York, NY 10065

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3330401NJ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Abraham P Houng 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 ID941394332
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070917000027
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Abraham Houng reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
525 E 68TH ST
New York, NY 10021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 271 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
225 WILLIAMSON ST
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,894 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
95 services28 patients
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.
33 services23 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.
32 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310076
Location94 Old Short Hills RoadLivingston, NJ 07039 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10065 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Surgery
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Hospitalist
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Specialist
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Physician Assistant
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
525 E 68TH ST, MAIL SLOT 140
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065

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 Abraham Houng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abraham Houng is 1649226135. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Abraham Houng located?

Abraham Houng practices at 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065. The listed phone number is (646) 968-2580.

What is Abraham Houng's specialty?

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

Is Abraham Houng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abraham Houng 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Abraham Houng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abraham Houng reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Weill Medical College Of Cornell (New York, NY) and Barnabas Health Medical Group PC (Elizabeth, NJ). Each 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 Abraham Houng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Abraham Houng accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Abraham Houng 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.

Is Abraham Houng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abraham Houng is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abraham Houng was last updated on September 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.