Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Hong, MD
Gastroenterology · Fallbrook, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hong from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hong
Dr. John Hong is a gastroenterology specialist in Fallbrook, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hong performed 2,277 Medicare services across 1,997 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hong received a total of $20,286 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hong is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$20,286 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,277
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for gastroenterology
1,997
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~114 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
452 | $71 | $1,100 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
413 | $51 | $850 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
385 | $101 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
257 | $73 | $175 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
197 | $188 | $1,720 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
138 | $84 | $750 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
83 | $130 | $325 |
| Hemorrhoid banding via colonoscopy A flexible tube with a camera is used to place a small rubber band around hemorrhoids to cut off their blood supply. |
80 | $132 | $1,500 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
78 | $83 | $225 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
58 | $91 | $284 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
53 | $132 | $1,050 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
38 | $71 | $150 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
17 | $66 | $300 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
17 | $8 | $100 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
11 | $200 | $1,220 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,286
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,898/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
267
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,615 (52.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,605 (47.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$67 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,625
2023
$1,324
2022
$1,502
2021
$1,417
2020
$1,034
2019
$1,769
2018
$11,615
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$351
Boston Scientific Corporation
$290
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$197
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
Medtronic, Inc.
$132
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
Exact Sciences Corporation
$125
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$92
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$65
ABBVIE INC.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$10,116
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,058
AbbVie Inc.
$849
Boston Scientific Corporation
$767
ABBVIE INC.
$726
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$663
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$514
AbbVie, Inc.
$501
Medtronic, Inc.
$414
Ethicon US, LLC
$345
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$324
Axonics, Inc.
$282
CONMED Corporation
$253
PFIZER INC.
$235
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$197
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$195
Allergan Inc.
$195
ERBE USA Inc
$178
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$177
Cook Medical LLC
$156
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$145
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$145
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$144
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$130
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
Exact Sciences Corporation
$125
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$113
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$107
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$92
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
Shionogi Inc
$66
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$56
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Allergan, Inc.
$50
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$50
Celgene Corporation
$28
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
ABIOMED
$16
QOL Medical, LLC
$15
Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.
$15
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
CapsoVision, Inc.
$14
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$12
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE RANCHO SPRINGS HOSPITAL
12.1 mi
12.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hong experienced with colonoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hong performed 452 colonoscopy with biopsy services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hong received a total of $20,286 from 51 companies across 267 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hong's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Fallbrook?
Dr. Hong's average Medicare payment per service is $90. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hong) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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