James Hong, D.P.M.
NPI 1881778009 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hong, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1881778009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881778009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 016-005245 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,243 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 | 329 | $116 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 229 | $19 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 166 | $152 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 106 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 79 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 50 | 49 |
| Ciclopirox | 19 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,726 across 34 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1451 Morthland Dr Ste DValparaiso, IN 46385-6360Phone: (219) 947-6780
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2026-02-06
- Certified
- 2026-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hong's NPI number?
- James Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881778009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hong's specialty?
- James Hong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Hong located?
- James Hong's practice location on file with NPPES is 9001 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-7039.
- What is James Hong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hong is (219) 795-3360.
- Does James Hong accept Medicare?
- James Hong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hong's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hong's NPI (1881778009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.