Richard H Hongo, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Richard H Hongo is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Patients across CA can see Richard H Hongo, M.D. in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate since 1995, she brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94109
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better50.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-32.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
593
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
142
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
555
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $282k
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+52%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Richard H Hongo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184017
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard H Hongo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to San Francisco 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 H Hongo
Dr. Hongo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 600-6500.
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 Richard H Hongo
Practice Location
1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94109
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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