Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. INKU HWANG, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: GASTROENTEROLOGY) · WENATCHEE, WA
- NPI 1487740965
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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820 N CHELAN AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 988012028
(509) 663-8711
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 23, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00048654
- Medicaid
- WA #8504995
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487740965. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,512
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$160,122
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 552 | 530 | $5 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 311 | 309 | $244 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 138 | 134 | $61 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 111 | 111 | $100 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 67 | 67 | $139 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 46 | 43 | $125 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 36 | 35 | $168 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 32 | 32 | $110 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 27 | 27 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 22 | 18 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
234
Patients
34
Total drug cost
$1,067,091
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 41 | 16 | $512 |
| Stelara (Ustekinumab) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $774,187 |
| Azathioprine | Generic | 23 | 0 | $2,252 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 23 | 0 | $1,464 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $972 |
| Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 19 | 18 | $395 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | Generic | 18 | 0 | $4,186 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $493 |
| Humira Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $89,066 |
| Mercaptopurine | Generic | 13 | 0 | $832 |