Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Hwu, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Monterey Park, CA

  • NPI 1073895868
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
120 E Emerson Ave
Monterey Park, CA 917551709
(626) 280-0676

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 5, 2016
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A124757

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073895868. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,116
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$452,468
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,542 373 $83
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 451 56 $374
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 398 190 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 273 242 $182
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 235 138 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 103 70 $139
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 56 56 $180
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 40 34 $75
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 18 18 $311

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Monterey Park Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 369. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$140
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $100.25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $22.42
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $16.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$123
Education
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,240
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$335,431
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 214 38 $158,374
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 139 57 $2,269
Allopurinol Generic 127 37 $2,211
Kerendia (Finerenone) Brand 124 28 $111,382
Losartan Potassium Generic 114 38 $2,404
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 72 22 $1,021
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 63 18 $2,508
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 59 20 $1,002
Calcium Acetate Generic 57 14 $5,071
Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) Brand 53 12 $44,531

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Hwu's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Hwu practices Nephrology Physician in Monterey Park, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Hwu practice?
Dr. Paul Hwu practices at 120 E Emerson Ave, Monterey Park, CA 917551709. Office phone: 6262800676.
What is Dr. Paul Hwu's NPI?
Dr. Paul Hwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073895868, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Hwu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Hwu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Hwu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.