Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1285019687
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901
Los Angeles, CA 900484174
(310) 423-9779
fax (310) 423-9773

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 24, 2018
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A141106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285019687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
829
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$223,512
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 140 49 $141
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 81 50 $95
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 69 37 $105
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 60 59 $530
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 52 51 $83
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 39 39 $242
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc 34 21 $178
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 31 31 $849
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 27 27 $605
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 20 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Los Angeles Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$225
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $117.85
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $107.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$225

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong practice?
Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong practices at 444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901, Los Angeles, CA 900484174. Office phone: 3104239779.
What is Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285019687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Yoon Kong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.