Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

DR. EDWARD HONG M.D.
NPI 1952569147
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Ocala, FL

Q: What is Edward Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Hong is 1952569147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2008.

Q: What is Edward Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Hong was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 days 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.

Active since May 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1219 S PINE AVE, STE 303 BLDG 300, OCALA, FL 34471(352) 237-9298(352) 351-4193 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

On this page

About Dr. Edward Hong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD HONG M.D. (NPI 1952569147) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Ocala, Florida, licensed in Illinois (036-116340) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952569147

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD HONGCredential: M.D.

Location Address1219 S PINE AVE, STE 303 BLDG 300Ocala, FL 34471-6524

Mailing Address1219 S Pine Ave, Ste 303 Bldg 300Ocala, FL 34471-6524 · (352) 237-9298 · Fax (352) 351-4193

Phone(352) 237-9298

Fax(352) 351-4193

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2026

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026

✔ NPI 1952569147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036-116340✔ Licensed in CA · A83120

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License A83120 (CA)

1219 S PINE AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Kaiser Permanente.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. Edward Hong 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 ID648348896

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260818004800, I20260911002531

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 Edward Hong reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

78 mi

Family Medicine

3000 MEDICAL PARK DR, STE 320
Tampa, FL 33613

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
1,719 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1174955256 (813) 336-5766

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 34471 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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 4

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

KYLIENE REYES APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1219 S PINE AVE
OCALA, FL 34471

Marion County (352) 354-9000

SARAH GALE O'KIER PA

Physician Assistant

1219 S PINE AVE, STE 101
OCALA, FL 34471

Marion County (352) 368-2238

CHITO CABALLERO LOBREGAS II APRN

Nurse Practitioner

1219 S PINE AVE
OCALA, FL 34471

Marion County (352) 351-7200

DR. MOHAMED SULIMAN MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1219 S PINE AVE, STE 204
OCALA, FL 34471

Marion County (352) 354-9000

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 Edward Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Hong is 1952569147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2008.

Where is Edward Hong located?

Edward Hong practices at 1219 S Pine Ave Ste 303 Bldg 300, Ocala, FL 34471. The listed phone number is (352) 237-9298.

What is Edward Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Edward Hong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Edward Hong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Hong reassigns Medicare benefits to Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc (Tampa, FL). 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 Edward Hong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edward Hong accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list Edward 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Hong was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 days 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.