John Kung, M.D.
NPI 1497857080 · Specialist · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kung, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1497857080).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497857080
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 188163 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
17,428 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,406 | $142 |
| 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures76512 | 2,386 | $68 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,567 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,335 | $101 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,312 | $39 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 841 | $27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 786 | 412 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 782 | 480 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 737 | 422 |
| Latanoprost | 682 | 267 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 388 | 136 |
| Timolol Maleate | 119 | 44 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 90 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$900 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-02
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kung's NPI number?
- John Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497857080, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kung's specialty?
- John Kung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is John Kung located?
- John Kung's practice location on file with NPPES is 23 Oceanic Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-6511.
- What is John Kung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kung is (718) 648-8880.
- Does John Kung accept Medicare?
- John Kung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kung's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kung's NPI (1497857080) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.