Physician Profile
Richard H. Hongo, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hongo
Richard H. Hongo, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Francisco, CA specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Richard trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Richard is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 3,586 services to 2,065 patients. The services billed most often include evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, 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'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (415) 600-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
San Francisco, CA 94109
165 Rowland Way Ste 201
Novato, CA 94945
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,586 services · 2,065 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
26 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Procedure | 33225 |
18 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93296 |
619 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
577 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
323 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
292 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
119 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days | Treatment | 93244 |
113 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | Treatment | 93248 |
92 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion | Treatment | 93623 |
71 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
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 clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists in San Francisco 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard H. Hongo's specialty?
Richard H. Hongo is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard H. Hongo?
Richard H. Hongo is listed at 1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard H. Hongo?
The number on file is (415) 600-6500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard H. Hongo?
Richard H. Hongo's National Provider Identifier is 1386635787. 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 Richard H. Hongo's education?
Richard H. Hongo attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard H. Hongo have?
Richard H. Hongo has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard H. Hongo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard H. Hongo performs procedures including insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator; provides treatments such as evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard H. Hongo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard H. Hongo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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