Quick answers
- Does James H. Kong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Kong 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 James H. Kong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 15 services for James H. Kong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Kong's NPI number?
- 1518145051. 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 James H. Kong, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Hospitals where James H. Kong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Kong 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.
- Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint Louis Park, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240053
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Kong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15800 95th Ave NMaple Grove, MN 55369 (952) 993‑1440
- 3800 Park Nicollet BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 993‑3123
- 3850 Park Nicollet BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 993‑3123
- 3900 Park Nicollet BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 993‑3123
- 5320 Hyland Greens DrBloomington, MN 55437 (952) 993‑2400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Kong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Park Nicollet Clinic1,787 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Park Nicollet Clinic
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518145051 |
| 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