Dr James Hong Wong, OD - Medicare Optometrist in San Francisco, CA

Dr James Hong Wong, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in San Francisco, California. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1826 Buchanan St, Suite A, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 931-1903.

Dr James Hong Wong is licensed to practice in California (license number 7604TLG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588625164.

Contact Information

Dr James Hong Wong, OD
1826 Buchanan St, Suite A,
San Francisco, CA 94115-3211
(415) 931-1903
(415) 931-1904

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Hong Wong
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location1826 Buchanan St, San Francisco, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Hong Wong graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588625164
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123191178
  • Enrollment ID: I20081223000498

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Hong Wong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588625164NPI-NPPES
GSD004300MedicaidCA
SD0076040MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7604TLG (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Hong Wong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Provider NameJames H. Wong, Od, Professional Optometric Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871677344
PECOS PAC ID: 2961635941
Enrollment ID: O20150205000115

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Hong Wong is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Hong Wong, OD
1826 Buchanan St, Suite A,
San Francisco, CA 94115-3211

Ph: (415) 931-1903
Dr James Hong Wong, OD
1826 Buchanan St, Suite A,
San Francisco, CA 94115-3211

Ph: (415) 931-1903

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