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Gastroenterology

Richard C. Wong, MD

Works at hospitals in Cleveland, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Richard C. Wong, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109. Phone: (216) 778-7800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard C. Wong had 107 Original Medicare patients and 210 services. NPI 1760402838. 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: 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109 · Directions
  • Phone: (216) 778‑7800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MetroHealth System
  • Group practice: The MetroHealth System
  • Medical school: graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard C. Wong, 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 Richard C. Wong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard C. Wong 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 Richard C. Wong see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 210 services for Richard C. Wong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard C. Wong's NPI number?
1760402838. 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 Richard C. Wong, 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 patients107
Services billed to Medicare210
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)40 services
  2. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)26 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)21 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)16 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Atrial fibrillation29%

Hospitals where Richard C. Wong works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard C. Wong 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.

  • MetroHealth SystemCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360059

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard C. Wong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard C. Wong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The MetroHealth System1,144 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Ohio →

Other gastroenterologists in Cleveland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Cleveland →

Other clinicians in The MetroHealth System

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760402838
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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