Active NPI 1720180797 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Arthur Wong , MD

Urology • Providence, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Arthur Wong, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1982, Dr. Wong delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 195 COLLYER ST.

Dr. Wong maintains professional affiliations with Brown Urology, Inc., Lifespan Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

195 Collyer St
Suite 201

Providence, RI 029041869

Telephone 4012777799

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Urological Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1659463230

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Providence, RI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +22.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (71 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

43.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wong (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Providence Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	6,109	65	$6.86	$2.87
81003 Automated urinalysis test	773	420	$5.00	$2.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	284	$210.00	$91.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	247	158	$296.76	$127.59
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	239	65	$201.31	$89.25
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	176	148	$25.23	$11.48
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	99	81	$562.46	$241.77
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	38	36	$121.95	$58.77
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	24	23	$453.50	$128.29
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	24	23	$854.42	$228.78
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	24	23	$146.46	$14.93
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	22	11	$130.73	$62.12
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	21	20	$33.00	$3.55
A4334 Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each	20	14	$14.50	$6.60
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	14	$54.71	$23.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,965	44	$5.93	$2.84
87798 Detection test for organism	741	42	$79.00	$34.39
81003 Automated urinalysis test	651	428	$5.00	$2.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	347	293	$137.00	$90.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	274	191	$202.00	$127.65
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	237	200	$25.00	$11.04
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	165	42	$158.00	$68.80
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	86	44	$209.00	$90.18
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	80	63	$592.00	$249.50
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	57	42	$79.00	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	57	42	$79.00	$34.39
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	51	49	$899.00	$263.36
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	49	48	$481.00	$157.41
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	49	47	$153.00	$15.01
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	46	46	$183.00	$61.09
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	36	31	$213.00	$91.48
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	36	36	$33.00	$3.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$414.00	$169.64
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	23	23	$8.00	$3.28
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	21	19	$233.00	$64.20
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	14	14	$580.93	$248.07
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$475.43	$142.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	5,872	57	$5.05	$2.80
87798 Detection test for organism	871	44	$76.72	$34.60
81003 Automated urinalysis test	775	471	$6.67	$2.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	339	$137.00	$93.35
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	242	211	$57.11	$11.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	234	148	$202.00	$131.25
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	201	44	$143.28	$69.23
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	160	56	$209.70	$91.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	104	82	$613.90	$260.71
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	72	71	$215.11	$15.25
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	71	70	$972.61	$292.11
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	70	69	$498.83	$171.93
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	67	44	$76.72	$34.60
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	67	44	$76.72	$34.60
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	59	58	$89.92	$2.93
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	53	50	$183.00	$61.50
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	43	30	$260.21	$76.21
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	33	33	$10.18	$3.43
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	29	20	$189.24	$93.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$414.00	$172.93
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	20	13	$100.75	$25.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	3,040	31	$3.59	$2.85
87798 Detection test for organism	923	49	$70.00	$35.09
81003 Automated urinalysis test	790	488	$10.00	$2.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	448	382	$137.00	$94.17
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	327	260	$130.00	$11.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	298	176	$202.00	$134.28
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	213	49	$100.00	$70.20
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	105	80	$659.00	$252.70
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	73	31	$211.00	$95.11
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	71	49	$70.00	$35.09
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	71	49	$70.00	$35.09
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	63	63	$325.00	$17.76
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	57	57	$529.00	$162.84
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	57	57	$1100.00	$296.27
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	50	50	$179.00	$3.03
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	47	45	$183.00	$62.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$414.00	$170.60
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	39	39	$14.00	$3.48
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	27	18	$229.00	$25.99
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	25	20	$298.00	$72.99
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	21	11	$1425.00	$154.64
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$780.00	$267.58
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$487.00	$140.74
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$317.00	$104.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,407	24	$3.58	$2.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	575	459	$135.95	$69.90
81003 Automated urinalysis test	523	387	$10.00	$2.23
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	234	210	$130.00	$10.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	114	$200.96	$111.61
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	76	64	$648.45	$223.02
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	72	71	$325.00	$16.05
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	72	71	$1082.64	$260.82
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	70	69	$524.89	$129.60
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	60	54	$181.08	$61.97
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	57	56	$179.00	$3.13
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	45	44	$14.00	$3.39
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	41	23	$211.00	$88.54
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	40	29	$298.00	$70.66
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	33	19	$229.00	$26.62
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	32	29	$11.00	$7.99
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	30	17	$1472.50	$149.59
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	30	27	$12.00	$7.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	28	28	$767.32	$257.55
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	28	28	$476.04	$148.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$405.57	$172.02
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	18	17	$10.00	$8.01
87070 Bacterial culture	17	16	$16.00	$8.55
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$317.00	$106.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	784	583	$10.00	$2.44
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	719	13	$3.59	$2.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	582	505	$95.00	$77.24
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	283	250	$130.00	$13.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	220	160	$135.00	$112.73
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	118	98	$375.00	$198.36
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	76	70	$160.00	$61.60
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	47	46	$475.00	$232.41
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	46	45	$385.00	$100.55
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	45	44	$325.00	$16.79
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	45	39	$12.00	$7.51
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	40	39	$179.00	$3.59
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	40	35	$11.00	$8.79
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	33	22	$211.00	$89.46
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	28	26	$180.00	$130.79
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	28	25	$10.00	$8.79
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	27	17	$1062.96	$150.82
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	26	19	$184.00	$80.49
87070 Bacterial culture	26	23	$16.00	$9.38
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	25	17	$103.60	$27.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$220.00	$171.94
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	22	$377.17	$255.87
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	23	23	$14.00	$3.41
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	22	21	$5.25	$2.94
87088 Bacterial urine culture	18	16	$15.00	$8.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$50.00	$41.04
86294 Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, qualitative or semiquantitative	15	15	$40.00	$25.06
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	14	12	$180.00	$138.85
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	12	12	$40.00	$20.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	757	521	$10.00	$2.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	547	448	$95.00	$75.09
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	276	238	$130.00	$16.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	206	153	$135.00	$109.88
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	132	101	$375.00	$173.38
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	82	78	$160.00	$60.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	78	68	$5.25	$2.94
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	75	11	$800.00	$214.34
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	54	50	$12.00	$8.34
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	42	37	$11.00	$9.76
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	39	19	$211.00	$88.77
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	39	19	$184.00	$93.04
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	39	34	$40.00	$22.26
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	38	19	$180.00	$135.32
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	38	12	$238.00	$133.15
87070 Bacterial culture	36	34	$16.00	$10.43
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	36	28	$150.00	$76.90
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	35	33	$10.00	$9.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$220.00	$171.13
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	25	24	$385.00	$63.07
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	25	24	$475.00	$178.97
84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function	25	24	$10.00	$4.78
82565 Blood creatinine level	25	24	$12.00	$6.20
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	25	24	$325.00	$17.02
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	17	$178.00	$18.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$210.00	$112.34
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	19	13	$70.00	$32.19
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	19	19	$179.00	$6.06
87088 Bacterial urine culture	19	17	$15.00	$9.79
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$375.00	$263.15
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	14	14	$40.00	$22.26
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$180.00	$101.67
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	12	$14.00	$3.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$167.00	$141.44
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$275.00	$62.61
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	11	11	$32.00	$22.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	646	442	$10.00	$2.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	428	360	$95.00	$75.00
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	257	212	$130.00	$20.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	233	167	$135.00	$107.72
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	97	78	$375.00	$167.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	78	67	$5.25	$2.94
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	64	56	$160.00	$59.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$220.00	$163.37
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	45	38	$11.00	$7.02
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	44	13	$184.00	$94.82
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	41	37	$40.00	$24.64
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	35	21	$180.00	$125.88
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	35	21	$211.00	$91.87
84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function	25	21	$10.00	$3.18
82565 Blood creatinine level	25	21	$12.00	$3.82
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	23	20	$35.00	$25.38
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	23	19	$5.00	$1.45
87070 Bacterial culture	22	19	$16.00	$11.58
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	22	15	$150.00	$76.07
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	21	18	$325.00	$18.72
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	21	18	$385.00	$62.90
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	21	18	$475.00	$183.08
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	19	$180.00	$94.49
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	18	16	$12.00	$9.27
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$375.00	$245.25
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	15	$275.00	$58.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	12	$90.00	$73.91
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$32.00	$20.94
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	13	11	$75.00	$24.64
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	11	11	$40.00	$24.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License RI MD07580

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

7002189 (RI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

21032 (RI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Brown Urology, Inc.

195 Collyer St, Providence, RI 029041869

Phone: 4012727799

Lifespan Physician Group Inc

195 Collyer St, Providence, RI 029041869

Phone: 4012727799

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 22, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2009

Registered at 195 COLLYER ST, SUITE 201, PROVIDENCE, RI 029041869 (Tel: 4012777799)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2009

Registered at 195 COLLYER STREET, SUITE 201, PROVIDENCE, RI 029045142 (Tel: 4012777799)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2009

Recorded as ARTHUR WONG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2009

Urology (License #MD07580 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720180797

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 01, 2006

Last Update: July 22, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

195 Collyer Street, Suite 201

Providence, RI 029045142

Phone: 4012777799

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