DR. TU-HI HONG M.D. NPI 1912089939

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1912089939
  • Provider Name: DR. TU-HI HONG, M.D.
  • Classification: Urology - 208800000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 919 E MERRITT AVE
    TULARE, CA
    ZIP 93274
  • Phone: (559) 686-0690

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NPI Details

DR. Tu-hi Hong, M.D. is an urology in Tulare, CA with 49 years of experience. The provider is a urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures. DR. Tu-hi Hong, M.D. NPI is 1912089939. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1977

The provider's business location address is:

919 E MERRITT AVE
TULARE, CA
ZIP 93274-221
Phone: (559) 686-0690
Fax: (559) 686-6404

The NPI 1912089939 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (HCPCS:81000)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
  • Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg (HCPCS:J9217)
  • Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle (HCPCS:96402)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube (HCPCS:51702)
  • Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (HCPCS:52000)
  • Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS:96372)
  • Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (HCPCS:51798)
  • Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum (HCPCS:76872)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Shock wave crushing of kidney stones (HCPCS:50590)
  • Biopsy of prostate gland (HCPCS:55700)
  • Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope (HCPCS:52601)
  • Prostate resection (HCPCS:NAN14)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/19/2006 and was last updated on 2/22/2008.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1208800000XUrologyG45761CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
100G457610MEDICAIDCALIFORNIA
2A89825MEDICARE UPINCALIFORNIA
300G457610MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATIONCALIFORNIA

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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