Quick answers
- Does Cheng W. Hong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheng W. 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 Cheng W. Hong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,492 Original Medicare patients and 9,936 services for Cheng W. Hong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheng W. Hong's NPI number?
- 1780070821. 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 Cheng W. 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 | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,936 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)6,653 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)327 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)285 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)147 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)132 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Cheng W. Hong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cheng W. 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.
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050454
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050228
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheng W. Hong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110 (628) 206‑8843
- 1600 Divisadero St, McB302San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 476‑1000
- 1701 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 476‑1000
- 185 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 476‑1000
- 225 California DrBurlingame, CA 94010 (650) 341‑9131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheng W. Hong as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
- UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
- University of California SFGH Medical Group587 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of California San Francisco
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780070821 |
| 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