Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong, DO, is a General Practice specialist in Chula Vista, California. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1997, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc. Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (858) 499-2600 to request Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 525 3rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5616

Phone 1: (858) 499-2600
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Sungwook Hong
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254243314
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1912018219
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 2, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Sungwook Hong has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
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    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
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  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
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    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
    The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.


Medical Group Practice

  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

525 3rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5616
Phone: (858) 499-2600
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


525 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5696
Phone: (619) 585-4050
Fax: (619) 585-4054
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, July 2, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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