Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Firmin Ho, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Monterey Park, CA

  • NPI 1497746960
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 N Garfield Ave Ste 301
Monterey Park, CA 917541242
(626) 280-3150
fax (626) 280-8142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G44894
Medicaid
CA #00G448940

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497746960. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,090
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$120,261
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 357 276 $98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 178 178 $122
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 152 151 $6
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 148 148 $173
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 128 91 $139
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 82 82 $90
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45 45 $265

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,893
Patients
934
Total drug cost
$786,112
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 375 41 $546,244
Famotidine Generic 289 137 $3,889
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 205 202 $16,106
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 175 174 $30,100
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 136 51 $1,464
Omeprazole Generic 130 52 $1,261
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 109 107 $2,267
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 82 24 $27,966
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Generic 79 14 $17,614
Entecavir Generic 73 11 $17,250

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Firmin Ho's medical specialty?
Dr. Firmin Ho practices Gastroenterology Physician in Monterey Park, CA.
Where does Dr. Firmin Ho practice?
Dr. Firmin Ho practices at 500 N Garfield Ave Ste 301, Monterey Park, CA 917541242. Office phone: 6262803150.
What is Dr. Firmin Ho's NPI?
Dr. Firmin Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497746960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Firmin Ho accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Firmin Ho accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Firmin Ho commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.