Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hosun Hwang, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1770624793
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
18220 State Highway 249 Ste 300
Houston, TX 770704370
(281) 737-0999
fax (281) 737-0926 - Additional location
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18220 State Highway 249, Suite 400
Houston, TX 770704347
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 17, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #M6206 · California #A98908
- Medicaid (4)
- TX #208172102 · TX #208172104 · CA #00A989080 · TX #208172103
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770624793. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,220
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$242,257
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 224 | 184 | $129 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 152 | 134 | $91 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 141 | 125 | $41 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 134 | 134 | $169 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 68 | 67 | $52 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 51 | 51 | $902 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 51 | 51 | $126 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 45 | 38 | $121 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 45 | 42 | $41 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 43 | 30 | $218 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Houston Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,172
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 5 | $296.63 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $211.81 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 1 | $131.56 | |
| LifeNet Health | 1 | $126.52 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $124.08 | |
| Spinal Elements, INC. | 1 | $76.20 | |
| Carlsmed, INC. | 1 | $74.65 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2 | $64.20 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $41.42 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $24.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
586
Patients
474
Total drug cost
$4,140
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 131 | 114 | $399 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 94 | 92 | $757 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 84 | 40 | $999 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 84 | 65 | $906 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 51 | 35 | $272 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 40 | 34 | $162 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 35 | 30 | $254 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 23 | 22 | $124 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 17 | 17 | $12 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 14 | 14 | $115 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hosun Hwang's medical specialty?
Dr. Hosun Hwang practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Hosun Hwang practice?
Dr. Hosun Hwang practices at 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 300, Houston, TX 770704370. Office phone: 2817370999.
What is Dr. Hosun Hwang's NPI?
Dr. Hosun Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770624793, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hosun Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hosun Hwang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hosun Hwang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.