Dr. James Hong
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 21 years
- Graduation year: 2000
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881778009
Dr. James Hong D.P.M.
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
He is located at 9001 Broadway in Merrillville, IN 46410. Can help patients with the following: Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cyst, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Gallstones, Metatarsal Surgery, Pancreatitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881778009. Appointment can be made via the phone number (219) 795-3360. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Hong, being an foot and ankle surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James Hong.
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Ankle Pain
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Corns
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Dislocated Ankle
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Foot Pain
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Heel Spurs
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Lymphedema
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Sesamoiditis
- Sever's Disease
- Sprained Ankle
- Stress Fracture
- Turf Toe
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. James Hong
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James Hong as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Essential 3500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Essential 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James Hong is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James Hong is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Podiatry (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .
Bills through: The Methodist Hospitals Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Stryker | $7274 |
| Wright Medical Technology | $3774 |
| Bioventus | $561 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $8955 |
| Travel and Lodging | $4530 |
Studies
Graduated in 2000Additional Specialities
- Podiatrist
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. James Hong treat?
Dr. James Hong provides treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cyst, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Gallstones, Metatarsal Surgery, Pancreatitis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James Hong have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Hong is affiliated with Bone & Joint Specialists. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. James Hong accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. James Hong is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Hong?
Dr. James Hong's office is located at 9001 Broadway in Merrillville, IN 46410.
Has Dr. James Hong affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Hong is affiliated with ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.