Lawrence Kong, MD
NPI 1689741407 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Fontana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Kong, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Fontana, CA (NPI 1689741407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689741407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G75183 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 27 |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
| Gabapentin | 25 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 24 | 12 |
| Sucralfate | 14 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$364 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
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Kong's NPI number?
- Lawrence Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689741407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Kong's specialty?
- Lawrence Kong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Kong located?
- Lawrence Kong's practice location on file with NPPES is 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335-6720.
- What is Lawrence Kong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Kong is (909) 427-3910.
- Does Lawrence Kong accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Kong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Kong's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Kong's NPI (1689741407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.