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CATHY CHUN-GEE TONG M.D.
NPI 1861594285
Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, NC

Active since September 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
643 5TH AVE W, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739(828) 694-7700(828) 694-7701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 7, 2023, Mar 30, 2021, Dec 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Cathy Chun-gee Tong M.d. NPPES

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

CATHY CHUN-GEE TONG M.D. (NPI 1861594285) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hendersonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-04689) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hendersonville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861594285
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHY CHUN-GEE TONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address643 5TH AVE WHendersonville, NC 28739-4205
Mailing Address800 N Justice St # 16Hendersonville, NC 28791-3410
Phone(828) 694-7700
Fax(828) 694-7701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1861594285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-04689
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
643 5TH AVE W, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11824 Pisgah DrHendersonville, NC 28791-3759 · Phone (828) 694-8427

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0123684MA
OtherNNE447N761NC · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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

Cathy Chun-gee Tong 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 ID4183538424
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201202000627
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 3

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

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Columbus, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341322
Location101 Hospital DriveColumbus, NC 28722 · Polk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28739 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers13 claims28 services$6.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims66 services$1.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$185.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. JOHN L WATTERS III D.O.
Family Medicine
643 5TH AVE W
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-5225
QUALITY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES
Family Medicine
643 5TH AVE W
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-5225
PARDEE FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
Family Medicine
643 5TH AVE W
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-5225
CHARLES GIBBS MAKER MD
Internal Medicine
643 5TH AVE W
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 694-7700

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 Cathy Tong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cathy Tong is 1861594285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2006.

Where is Cathy Tong located?

Cathy Tong practices at 643 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739. The listed phone number is (828) 694-7700.

What is Cathy Tong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cathy Tong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cathy Tong 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 Cathy Tong accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Cathy Tong 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 Cathy Tong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cathy Tong is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville and St Lukes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cathy Tong was last updated on June 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.