George G Hon, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(562) 297-4120Paramount, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

George G Hon, MD has practiced internal medicine for 36+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Paramount36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1548dNPPES updated 2022-02-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

16415 Colorado Ave Ste 100, Paramount, CA 90723-5051

Fax: (562) 297-4008
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.52%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

72.9%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

346

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

573

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,403

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.97M

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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 Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+39%)73%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-18%)31%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$937 received from industry

36 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 George G Hon's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 7, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With George G Hon

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with George G Hon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Paramount 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 George G Hon

NPI records show Dr. Hon as active with telehealth listed in Paramount, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 297-4120.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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