Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Austin Hwang, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Philadelphia, PA
- NPI 1457569691
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
833 Chestnut St, Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 191074414
(215) 955-6180 - Mailing address
-
615 Chestnut St, 14Th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 191064404
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 21, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD437205
- Medicaid (2)
- NJ #0201448 · PA #1023303490001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457569691. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
818
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,980
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 166 | 166 | $109 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 125 | 123 | $94 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 104 | 103 | $257 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 97 | 73 | $132 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 85 | 51 | $51 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 69 | 53 | $94 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 54 | 34 | $81 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 34 | 33 | $134 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $173 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 15 | 15 | $86 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Philadelphia Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,064
Transactions
97
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 28 | $576.92 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 14 | $362.51 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 10 | $166.27 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 11 | $164.02 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 7 | $152.46 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $107.97 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 3 | $79.30 | |
| Qol Medical, LLC | 3 | $76.76 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $57.85 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $56.00 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $40.08 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $39.70 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $38.40 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $28.61 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $25.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
321
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$84,213
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 172 | 67 | $2,692 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 38 | 16 | $1,016 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 24 | 0 | $10,713 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $67,251 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 17 | 0 | $483 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 13 | 0 | $186 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $317 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $768 |
| Lansoprazole | Generic | 11 | 0 | $787 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Austin Hwang's medical specialty?
Dr. Austin Hwang practices Gastroenterology Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Austin Hwang practice?
Dr. Austin Hwang practices at 833 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 191074414. Office phone: 2159556180.
What is Dr. Austin Hwang's NPI?
Dr. Austin Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457569691, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Austin Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Austin Hwang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Austin Hwang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.