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Gastroenterology

Myron J. Tong, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Myron J. Tong, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Phone: (800) 872-2273. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Myron J. Tong had 146 Original Medicare patients and 193 services. NPI 1407839681. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (800) 872‑2273
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Keck Hospital of USC
  • Group practice: USC Care Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine · graduated 1966 (60 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Myron J. Tong, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Myron J. Tong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Myron J. Tong 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 Myron J. Tong see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 193 services for Myron J. Tong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Myron J. Tong's NPI number?
1407839681. 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 Myron J. Tong, 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 patients146
Services billed to Medicare193
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)135 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Arthritis37%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Osteoporosis27%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Myron J. Tong works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Myron J. Tong 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Myron J. Tong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Myron J. Tong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in California →

Other gastroenterologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Los Angeles →

Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year1966 (60 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407839681
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians