Ernest C Hong, MD - Medicare Pathology in Reno, NV

Ernest C Hong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Reno, Nevada. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 77 Pringle Way, Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 334-3450.

Ernest C Hong is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 9388) 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 1255374419.

Contact Information

Ernest C Hong, MD
77 Pringle Way, Washoe Medical Center,
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 334-3450
(775) 334-3417

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Physician's Profile

Full NameErnest C Hong
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience30 Years
Location77 Pringle Way, Reno, Nevada
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:
  • Ernest C Hong attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255374419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072644996
  • Enrollment ID: I20100621000839

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ernest C Hong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255374419NPI-NPPES
XPY195355MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A71945 (California)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD00036911 (Washington)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 9388 (Nevada)Primary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD21422 (Oregon)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NVHospital
Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc11532137648

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. Ernest C Hong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSierra Pathology Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235221276
PECOS PAC ID: 1153213764
Enrollment ID: O20040329000196

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. Ernest C Hong 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
Ernest C Hong, MD
Po Box 3947,
Reno, NV 89505-3947

Ph: (775) 334-3450
Ernest C Hong, MD
77 Pringle Way, Washoe Medical Center,
Reno, NV 89502

Ph: (775) 334-3450

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