Quick answers
- Does Carole L. Hong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carole L. 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 Carole L. Hong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 569 services for Carole L. Hong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carole L. Hong's NPI number?
- 1982685509. 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 Carole L. 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 569 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)187 services
- Eye training exercise performed by health care professional (92065)132 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)77 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)44 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)26 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis33%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carole L. Hong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 57 El Camino RealSan Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 593‑1661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carole L. Hong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carole L. Hong Od Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in San Carlos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Carlos, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carole L. Hong Od Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982685509 |
| 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
- 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