Bill Nam Wong, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
With over 45 years in internal medicine, Bill Nam Wong, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Pleasanton. Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
Older · 736dNPPES updated 2024-04-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 130, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5800
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better33.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
376
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
303
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,478
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $749k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$365 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bill Nam Wong's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 28, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Bill Nam Wong
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bill Nam Wong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Pleasanton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bill Nam Wong
NPI records show Dr. Wong as active with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 463-0590.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bill Nam Wong
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 130, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5800
Mailing Address
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 130, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5800
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