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- 300 Pasteur Dr, Mc 5118, Stanford, CA 94305
About Dr. Thong
Based in Stanford, CA, Alan EIH CHIH Thong, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Alan graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008. Alan is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 1,007 Medicare patients across 1,103 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1689835738 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 723-1288
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR MC 5118
Stanford, CA 94305
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,103 services · 1,007 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
132 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
100 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
36 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
26 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
17 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52240 |
17 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope | Procedure | 38571 |
17 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm | Procedure | 52235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Partial removal of kidney using an endoscope | Procedure | 50543 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
38 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Stanford 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thong specialize in?
Dr. Thong is an urologist in Stanford, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thong located?
Dr. Thong is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr Mc 5118, Stanford, CA 94305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thong's phone number?
The number on file is (650) 723-1288. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thong's NPI number?
Dr. Thong's National Provider Identifier is 1689835738. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Thong go to medical school?
Dr. Thong attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thong been practicing?
Dr. Thong has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thong do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thong performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, biopsy of prostate gland and surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Thong confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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