Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard Tung work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Tung at 2 hospitals: Palomar Health Downtown Campus and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard Tung see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard Tung's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard Tung accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Tung accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Howard Tung offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard Tung offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Howard Tung?
- (858) 657-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard Tung's NPI number?
- 1538153341. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard Tung works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Tung at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050115
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Tung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Tung as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538153341 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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