Physician profile
Tom Hong
NPI 1891953485
$1,441.39
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
14 companies · $367 in 2025
The $367 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Hand Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $270).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $74.75 · 2021: $20.25 · 2022: $120 · 2023: $463 · 2024: $396 · 2025: $367.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $988 · Travel and Lodging: $239.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $987.71 |
| Travel and Lodging | $238.65 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, INC. | $516.65 | 2023-2025 | |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. | $194.04 | 2019-2023 | Xiaflex |
| Stryker Corporation | $186.24 | 2021-2023 | Gamma, Variax |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | $120.03 | 2022 | |
| Encore Medical, LP | $89.05 | 2025 | |
| Bioventus LLC | $86.08 | 2023-2025 | Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System, Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System |
| Djo, LLC | $54.91 | 2025 | Cmf |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | $43.09 | 2023-2025 | Physio-Stim |
| Amgen INC. | $38.79 | 2025 | Evenity |
| Checkpoint Surgical, INC | $25.56 | 2025 | Checkpoint Stimulators |
| Axogen | $24.42 | 2025 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $23.42 | 2025 | Exparel |
| Kci USA, INC. | $20.18 | 2023 | Prevena |
| Medtronic, INC. | $18.93 | 2024 | Intellis Adaptivestim |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Tom Hong listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.