Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Kwong, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1538343629
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2977
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2020
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A108990

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538343629. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
911
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,369
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 228 228 $160
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 153 98 $218
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 149 130 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 133 103 $156
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 58 53 $71
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 41 41 $38
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 40 40 $75
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 31 30 $23
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 27 22 $66
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine 21 21 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in Palo Alto Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,250
Patients
617
Total drug cost
$33,076
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 461 133 $6,388
Losartan Potassium Generic 311 77 $5,219
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 266 72 $2,639
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 182 47 $3,305
Simvastatin Generic 146 40 $1,425
Lisinopril Generic 132 35 $1,301
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 131 38 $694
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 116 33 $3,308
Alendronate Sodium Generic 91 27 $1,666
Metformin Hcl Generic 86 26 $978

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Kwong's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kwong practices Internal Medicine Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kwong practice?
Dr. Christopher Kwong practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532977.
What is Dr. Christopher Kwong's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kwong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538343629, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kwong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kwong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kwong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.