Richard Hong, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Radiology

Richard Hong is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

(925) 296-7150Walnut Creek, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard Hong, M.D. has been part of the Walnut Creek medical community since 2008 in independent practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 121 Radiology providers in CASee all Radiology in Walnut Creek22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 775dNPPES updated 2024-04-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2125 Oak Grove Rd Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2536

Fax: (925) 296-7171
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

1,930

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescriptions Written

11

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
46%

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

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
39%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
34%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
32%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.7k received from industry

24 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 Richard Hong'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 · 2004

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. Board certified · Apr 8, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Taxonomy: 2085R0204X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190026

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Virtual Vascular & Interventional Radiology Care With Richard Hong

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Hong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Richard Hong

NPI records show Dr. Hong as active with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 296-7150.

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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