Dr. Ben Luong
General Practice in Corpus Christi, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ben Luong, MD, is a General Practice specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital Nw. Dr. Ben Luong also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Current Care, Pa. Dr. Ben Luong accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Ben Luong at 4025 S Padre Island Dr to request Dr. Ben Luong the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Ben Luong |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0042209207 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Practice (primary specialty)
- Emergency Medicine
Experience
- Over 26 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Ben Luong attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1770551103
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 1, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Ben Luong
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ben Luong has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 26 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| K8942 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| K8942 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- American Current Care, Pa
| American Current Care, Pa | 457 |
Practice Locations
4025 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4420
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Ben Luong [NPI: 1770551103]General Practice, Emergency Medicine