Quick answers
- Does Song M. Hong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Song M. Hong accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Song M. Hong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 235 services for Song M. Hong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Song M. Hong's NPI number?
- 1043311806. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Song M. Hong, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 235 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)62 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)49 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)34 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)31 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis53%
- Heart failure52%
- COPD51%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
Hospitals where Song M. Hong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Song M. Hong at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Deaconess Hospital IncEvansville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150082
- Regional West Medical CenterScottsbluff, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280061
Practice locations
Addresses where Song M. Hong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10924 Smoky Oak TrlArgyle, TX 76226 (308) 630‑2409
- 3911 Ave BScottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 630‑2100
- 4015 Gateway Blvd, Suite 2121Newburgh, IN 47630 (812) 450‑7720
- 519 Harriet StEvansville, IN 47710 (812) 450‑7720
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Song M. Hong as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Deaconess Hospital, Inc.415 clinicians in the group
- Regional West Physicians Clinic138 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other critical care doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Deaconess Hospital, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043311806 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians