Active NPI 1538264957 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Hwang , MD

Emergency Medicine • Aurora, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Aurora, IL. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1998, Dr. Hwang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 OGDEN AVE.

Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Aurora Emergency Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 Ogden Ave

Aurora, IL 605047222

Telephone 8476978868

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Guardian Anesthesia Associates, S.c Facility NPI 1326097221

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Aurora, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, IL (3389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hwang (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Aurora Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	192	188	$1642.34	$177.26
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	181	179	$1114.17	$121.18
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	78	74	$68.21	$8.01
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	44	44	$1836.82	$210.52
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	16	16	$677.81	$70.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	188	181	$1400.00	$180.63
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	146	137	$73.00	$8.21
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	118	117	$935.00	$120.94
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	47	47	$1500.00	$214.90
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	23	22	$645.00	$73.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	247	239	$1400.00	$185.02
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	142	141	$73.00	$8.53
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	70	70	$935.00	$124.71
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	33	33	$1500.00	$229.56
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	26	26	$645.00	$75.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	303	291	$1400.00	$190.88
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	146	140	$73.00	$8.78
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	75	69	$935.00	$129.40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	50	49	$1500.00	$230.75
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	25	24	$645.00	$77.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	286	276	$1400.00	$183.23
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	164	158	$73.00	$8.95
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	86	85	$935.00	$127.03
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	37	37	$1500.00	$237.80
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	35	33	$645.00	$69.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	384	362	$1284.84	$180.98
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	196	179	$70.18	$8.86
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	119	117	$854.58	$119.59
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	54	54	$572.41	$62.41
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	29	29	$1431.03	$234.19
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	12	12	$350.25	$43.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	271	262	$1180.00	$179.24
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	121	119	$67.00	$8.69
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	82	81	$790.00	$122.08
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	42	42	$505.00	$63.33
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	19	$1400.00	$234.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	235	230	$1007.15	$182.78
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	142	138	$658.90	$122.94
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	80	80	$439.00	$65.17
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	24	24	$1204.50	$235.99
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	21	21	$67.00	$8.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Aurora Emergency Physicians Llc

2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 605047222

Phone: 6309786200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Nedim Ozcakir , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1861612194

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL 605047222 (Tel: 8476978868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL 605047222 (Tel: 8476978868)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HWANG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Emergency Medicine

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538264957

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 13, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2000 Ogden Ave

Aurora, IL 605047222

Phone: 8476978868

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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