Richard Wong, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Cleveland, OH

Richard Wong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice The Metrohealth System and his current practice location is 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 778-7800.

Richard Wong is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-070802) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760402838.

Contact Information

Richard Wong, MD
2500 Metrohealth Dr,
Cleveland, OH 44109-1900
(216) 778-7800
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Wong
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard Wong graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760402838
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294820049
  • Enrollment ID: I20071009000291

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Wong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760402838NPI-NPPES
741795OtherOHBUCKEYE
100009832OtherOHRAILROAD MEDICARE
0653493OtherOHAETNA
364147OtherOHWELLCARE
0289218MedicaidOH
000000224344OtherOHUNISON
000000539525OtherOHANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 35-070802 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Metrohealth SystemCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Metrohealth System86289829491026

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Metrohealth System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053353896
PECOS PAC ID: 8628982949
Enrollment ID: O20031119000355

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Entity NameUniversity Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669499414
PECOS PAC ID: 4789682493
Enrollment ID: O20061113000301

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Wong, MD
2500 Metrohealth Dr,
Cleveland, OH 44109-1900

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Richard Wong, MD
2500 Metrohealth Dr,
Cleveland, OH 44109-1900

Ph: (216) 778-7800

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Cleveland, OH

Amir Razavi, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: 216-778-7800    
Dr. Francois Fadell, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 18200 Lorain Ave, Moll Cancer Center At Fairview- Respiratory Institute, Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: 216-444-6503    
Sana Hasan, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
Phone: 330-721-5700    
Catherine Frakes Vozzo, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Tarek Ashour, MD
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