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JEFFREY JOSEPH KONG OD
NPI 1730750985
Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Active since July 08, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
230 MINOR HALL MC-2020, BERKELEY, CA 94720(510) 642-2020(510) 642-8012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2022, May 11, 2022, Jul 8, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Jeffrey Joseph Kong Od NPPES

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

JEFFREY JOSEPH KONG OD (NPI 1730750985) is an individual optometrist in Berkeley, California, licensed in California (34996TLG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730750985
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJEFFREY JOSEPH KONGCredential: OD
Location Address230 MINOR HALL MC-2020Berkeley, CA 94720-2020
Mailing Address1515 W Hillview CtGilroy, CA 95020-3753 · (408) 310-1271
Phone(510) 642-2020
Fax(510) 642-8012
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1730750985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 34996TLG✔ Licensed in TX · 10356
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
230 MINOR HALL MC-2020, Berkeley, CA 94720
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid426300601TX
Other10356TX · State License
Other34996TLGCA · State License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Jeffrey Joseph Kong Od 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 ID749682615
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220914001785
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 Jeffrey Kong reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Regents Of The University Of California At Berkeley
Same address
Optometrist
230 MINOR HALL
Berkeley, CA 94720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306908058 (510) 642-0945
Alameda Health System
5.4 mi
Surgery
1411 E 31ST STREET
Oakland, CA 94602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 900 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740332931 (510) 437-4800

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 94720 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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 Jeffrey Kong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Kong is 1730750985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2021.

Where is Jeffrey Kong located?

Jeffrey Kong practices at 230 Minor Hall Mc-2020, Berkeley, CA 94720. The listed phone number is (510) 642-2020.

What is Jeffrey Kong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Jeffrey Kong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffrey Kong 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 Jeffrey Kong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jeffrey Kong reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Regents Of The University Of California At Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) and Alameda Health System (Oakland, CA). 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 Jeffrey Kong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jeffrey Kong accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Jeffrey Kong 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 Jeffrey Kong was last updated on August 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.