Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Tung, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1538153341
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4510 Executive Dr, Suite 125
San Diego, CA 921213021
(858) 643-5650
fax (858) 643-5660

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 26, 2011
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G058235

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538153341. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
118
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$22,881
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 33 29 $191
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $233
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 26 22 $218
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 15 15 $134
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 12 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 3 $74.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Tung's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Tung practices Neurological Surgery Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Howard Tung practice?
Dr. Howard Tung practices at 4510 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 921213021. Office phone: 8586435650.
What is Dr. Howard Tung's NPI?
Dr. Howard Tung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538153341, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Tung accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Tung accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Tung commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.