Physician Profile
Paul S. Hong, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hong
Paul S. Hong, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Paul is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 722 services to 497 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, fusion of additional segment of spine, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (916) 454-6850
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 L ST STE 500
Sacramento, CA 95816
3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 UPP Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
722 services · 497 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
114 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
63 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
62 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
26 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of upper spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63045 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach | Procedure | 22600 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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.
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Sacramento 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Paul S. Hong's specialty?
Paul S. Hong is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Paul S. Hong?
Paul S. Hong is listed at 2800 L St Ste 500, Sacramento, CA 95816. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Paul S. Hong?
The number on file is (916) 454-6850. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul S. Hong?
Paul S. Hong's National Provider Identifier is 1326333147. 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
What is Paul S. Hong's education?
Paul S. Hong attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul S. Hong have?
Paul S. Hong has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Paul S. Hong known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul S. Hong performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Paul S. Hong's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul S. Hong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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