Dr. Charles Wong, D.O.
General Surgery
18+
Years in Practice
About Dr. Charles Wong
Charles Wong, D.O. is a healthcare provider practicing in Bakersfield, CA.
Specialty Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
24
Years Experience
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2002
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 20A8787 | Surgery | — |
| California | 20A8787 | Orthopaedic Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Charles Wong
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Charles Wong is an established general surgery provider, D.O., after earning their medical degree at Other in 2002. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255508131, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Charles Wong as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 137 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 634 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Charles Wong received $18 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$18
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 93311
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles Wong
What does Dr. Charles Wong specialize in?
Dr. Charles Wong specializes in General Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles Wong accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Charles Wong accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 137 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Charles Wong's NPI number?
Dr. Charles Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255508131. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Charles Wong been practicing?
Dr. Charles Wong has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2002.