Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Hwang, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Yakima, WA

  • NPI 1861468464
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
111 S 11Th Ave Ste 320
Yakima, WA 989023273
(509) 454-8888
fax (509) 453-0061
Mailing address
Po Box 2309
Yakima, WA 989072309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2023
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00036067

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861468464. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,187
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$148,881
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 177 132 $90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 166 166 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 155 148 $128
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 92 47 $42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 89 60 $35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 83 53 $38
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass 57 50 $22
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 50 46 $7
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast 46 41 $88
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 38 37 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Yakima Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$297
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 6 $296.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$245
Travel and Lodging
$52

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
120
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$531
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 58 55 $148
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 49 47 $293
Cephalexin Generic 13 11 $91

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Hwang's medical specialty?
Dr. John Hwang practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Yakima, WA.
Where does Dr. John Hwang practice?
Dr. John Hwang practices at 111 S 11Th Ave Ste 320, Yakima, WA 989023273. Office phone: 5094548888.
What is Dr. John Hwang's NPI?
Dr. John Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861468464, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Hwang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Hwang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.