Dr. James Hong

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Hong, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital, Franciscan Healthcare - Munster, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Hammond, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. James Hong also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bone And Joint Specialists, P.C. Dr. James Hong accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 795-3360 to request Dr. James Hong the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9001 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7041

Phone 1: (219) 795-3360

Fax: (219) 756-6500


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Hong
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6305845009
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Podiatry (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
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    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
    A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Hong graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881778009
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 14, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. James Hong

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Hong has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 24 years of experience.
  • Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
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    Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Bone And Joint Specialists, P.C


Practice Locations

9001 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7041
Phone: (219) 795-3360
Fax: (219) 756-6500
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, January 14, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. James Hong [NPI: 1881778009]Podiatry, General Surgery