Joseph Hong, MD
NPI 1548231228 · Dermatology Physician · Linwood, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Hong, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Linwood, NJ (NPI 1548231228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548231228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07151700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,282 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,346 | $89 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 709 | $7 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 647 | $87 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 287 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 226 | $56 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 243 | 148 |
| Hydrocortisone | 143 | 98 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 112 | 96 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 106 | 73 |
| Fluocinonide | 101 | 85 |
| Fluorouracil | 80 | 66 |
| Metronidazole | 70 | 45 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 4 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
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Hong's NPI number?
- Joseph Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548231228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Hong's specialty?
- Joseph Hong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Hong located?
- Joseph Hong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 New Rd, Linwood, NJ 08221-1121.
- What is Joseph Hong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Hong is (609) 927-5885.
- Does Joseph Hong accept Medicare?
- Joseph Hong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Hong's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Hong's NPI (1548231228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.