Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Hwang, M.D., PH.D.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · El Paso, TX
- NPI 1548587769
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800
El Paso, TX 799022985
(915) 532-3912
fax (915) 543-9196
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 17, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0107X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #Q9382 · Colorado #DR.0053359 · New Mexico #MD2016-0149
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548587769. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
18,185
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,274,952
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2777 |
Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | 7,920 | 35 | $36 | |
J0178 |
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 2,214 | 159 | $863 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 1,968 | 602 | $36 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 1,805 | 547 | $121 | |
J2778 |
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 1,634 | 82 | $230 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 1,384 | 279 | $126 | |
Q5128 |
Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg | 537 | 37 | $271 | |
92235 |
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 214 | 210 | $130 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 173 | 173 | $162 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 105 | 100 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 960. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$586
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. | 2 | $170.11 | |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $165.43 | |
| Alimera Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Genentech USA, Inc. | 1 | $125.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
388
Patients
256
Total drug cost
$14,862
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 122 | 89 | $6,787 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 65 | 59 | $2,797 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 45 | 26 | $1,882 |
| Cyclopentolate Hcl | Generic | 42 | 37 | $638 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 33 | 19 | $907 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 31 | 14 | $642 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 21 | 12 | $548 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $237 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $424 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Hwang's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Hwang practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Hwang practice?
Dr. Richard Hwang practices at 1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800, El Paso, TX 799022985. Office phone: 9155323912.
What is Dr. Richard Hwang's NPI?
Dr. Richard Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548587769, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hwang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Hwang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.