Darien Kong, OD
NPI 1851884019 · Optometrist · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darien Kong, OD is a Optometrist provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1851884019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851884019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV008771 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
770 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 197 | $142 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 165 | $31 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 110 | $42 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 95 | $125 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 79 | $168 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 55 | $38 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 243 | 92 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 200 | 106 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 26 |
| Cyclosporine | 43 | 19 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 43 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 450 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203Phone: (718) 836-6600
- 9610 Metropolitan AveForest Hills, NY 11375-6625Phone: (718) 459-0400Fax: (718) 670-6479
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-12
- Last updated
- 2022-03-03
- Certified
- 2022-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darien Kong's NPI number?
- Darien Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851884019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darien Kong's specialty?
- Darien Kong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Darien Kong located?
- Darien Kong's practice location on file with NPPES is 140-15 Sanford Ave, Flushing, NY 11355-2686.
- What is Darien Kong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darien Kong is (718) 826-4000.
- Does Darien Kong accept Medicare?
- Darien Kong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darien Kong's NPI active?
- Yes — Darien Kong's NPI (1851884019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.