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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1316337819 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Los Angeles, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,929 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
181
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$422.68
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Brian Hong, D.P.M. filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 93% generic.
- 181
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $422.68
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
181 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Brian Hong, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
181 41% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Brian Hong, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, with a listed phone of (323) 442-5860. NPI 1316337819 was issued on 02/04/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,929 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316337819 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/04/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brian Hong, D.P.M. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Usc Care Medical Group Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Brian Hong, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$423
Largest payer
Stryker Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian Hong, D.P.M.. To verify Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brian Hong, D.P.M. - brand share 7.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 181 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
181
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 208
- Total Day Supply
- 4,835
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (8.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 31
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.22
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brian Hong, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
34 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
16 claims
- Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole
15 claims
- Jublia 12
Jublia
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
| Clotrimazole | 15 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Brian Hong, D.P.M. fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,929
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s 181 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hong.
Dr. Steven Abadi
DPM
Palo Alto, CA
Dr. Ebram Abdelmalak
DPM
El Monte, CA
Dr. Joseph Abdelmalak
DPM
Oxnard, CA
Dr. Lant Abernathy
DPM
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. John Abordo
DPM
Merced, CA
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Brian Hong, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Hong, D.P.M. wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is Brian Hong, D.P.M. located? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M. is located at 1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033. Phone: (323) 442-5860.
What is Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316337819, issued on 02/04/2015.
Does Brian Hong, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Brian Hong, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brian Hong, D.P.M. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,929 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Hong, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Cephalexin, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Hong, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Brian Hong, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1316337819 with credentials D.P.M.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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