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
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2977 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.