Carole Hong, OD
NPI 1982685509 · Optometrist · San Carlos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carole Hong, OD is a Optometrist provider in San Carlos, CA (NPI 1982685509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982685509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9662T (CA)
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
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
501 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 187 | $36 |
| Eye Training Exercise Performed By Health Care Professional92065 | 132 | $47 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 77 | $46 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 44 | $159 |
| Exam to Measure Eye Deviation and Range of Motion92060 | 26 | $81 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 22 | $177 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,747 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2013-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carole Hong's NPI number?
- Carole Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982685509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carole Hong's specialty?
- Carole Hong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Carole Hong located?
- Carole Hong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1234 Cherry St, San Carlos, CA 94070-3110.
- What is Carole Hong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carole Hong is (650) 593-1661.
- Does Carole Hong accept Medicare?
- Carole Hong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carole Hong's NPI active?
- Yes — Carole Hong's NPI (1982685509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.