DR. LINGZHI HONG MD, PHD
NPI 1962348169
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Houston, TX

Active since April 28, 2026PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, Apr 28, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Lingzhi Hong Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. LINGZHI HONG MD, PHD (NPI 1962348169) is an individual medical oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (49116) and active in the NPI registry since April 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962348169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINGZHI HONGCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressP O Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1962348169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 49116
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 49116 (TX)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lingzhi Hong Md, Phd 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 ID2769948736
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260729005260
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 Lingzhi Hong reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,675 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Lingzhi Hong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lingzhi Hong is 1962348169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2026.

Where is Lingzhi Hong located?

Lingzhi Hong practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Lingzhi Hong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Lingzhi Hong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lingzhi 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 Lingzhi Hong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lingzhi Hong reassigns Medicare benefits to Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX). 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 Lingzhi Hong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lingzhi Hong was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.