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DR. AUGUSTINE RICHARD HONG MD
NPI 1730316449
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, STE 260, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 362-3937(866) 505-8818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Dec 9, 2022 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Augustine Richard Hong Md NPPES

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

DR. AUGUSTINE RICHARD HONG MD (NPI 1730316449) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2013009604) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730316449
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. AUGUSTINE RICHARD HONGCredential: MD
Location Address450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, STE 260Saint Louis, MO 63141-6859
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-3937 · Fax (866) 505-8818
Phone(314) 362-3937
Fax(866) 505-8818
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 202510 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1730316449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2013009604
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200004142MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Augustine Richard 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 ID1355582362
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250916001993
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140252
Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63141 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

HHC ASC, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE. 206 SOUTH WING
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969
MARK F. HESKER, D.D.S., P.C.
Dentist (General Practice)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE #200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 569-3337
BALLAS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 103
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 991-0776
THE HEART HEALTH CENTER CATH LAB, LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 170W
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969
MS. SUSAN RATHGEB AUD
Audiologist
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY, STE 140
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 362-7509
DR. STEPHEN J PIEPER MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 270 W
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 991-6969
ORTHO SPORT & SPINE PHYSICIANS OF MISSOURI, LLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
450 N NEW BALLAS RD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 390-0135
HHC HEALTH CARE, LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 270 WEST WING
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969

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 Augustine Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Augustine Hong is 1730316449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2009.

Where is Augustine Hong located?

Augustine Hong practices at 450 N New Ballas Rd Dept Ophthalmology, Ste 260, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 362-3937.

What is Augustine Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Augustine Hong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Augustine 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.

What insurance does Augustine Hong accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Augustine Hong 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 Augustine Hong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Augustine Hong is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Augustine Hong was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.