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Active NPI 1477973113 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Kwan Hwang , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Hwang, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Hwang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 517 S EUCLID AVE.

Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Vitreo Retinal Surgery Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

517 S Euclid Ave
Dept Opthalmology, 1st Fl

Saint Louis, MO 631101007

Telephone 3143623431
Fax 3143626564
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mohamed Elsafi, Dds Llc Facility NPI 1205146636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Emory University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -13.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
115 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hwang (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
6,900 32 $125.50 $34.66
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
1,540 181 $2953.00 $822.98
92134 Imaging of retina
1,473 584 $169.00 $41.71
67028 Injection of drug into eye
956 280 $692.97 $128.81
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
417 19 $1050.00 $331.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
293 244 $519.00 $131.46
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg
260 28 $560.00 $214.61
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg
249 15 $845.00 $156.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
220 180 $367.00 $93.10
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
123 33 $250.00 $72.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
117 117 $671.00 $169.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
111 109 $485.00 $172.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
46 46 $616.00 $155.69
92250 Photography of the retina
16 12 $162.00 $37.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
16 15 $522.00 $132.54
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye
16 15 $1044.00 $298.85
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina
15 15 $4756.00 $1181.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-30
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2020014796

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200084479 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vitreo Retinal Surgery Pllc

3601 W 76th St, Minneapolis, MN 554353004

Phone: 9529291131

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2021

Registered at 517 S EUCLID AVE, DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, 1ST FL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101007 (Tel: 3143623431)

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Updated Practice Location July 02, 2020

Registered at 517 S EUCLID AVE, 1ST FL, DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101007 (Tel: 3143623431)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2020

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CB 8096, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 02, 2020

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HWANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 02, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #2020014796 in MO)

NPI Profile Active April 21, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2014

Registered at 4755 OGLETOWN STANTON RD, NEWARK, DE 197182200 (Tel: 3027331042)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2014

Registered at 4755 OGLETOWN STANTON RD, NEWARK, DE 197182200

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HWANG, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477973113
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 21, 2014
Last Update: November 15, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

660 S Euclid Ave, Cb 8096

Saint Louis, MO 631101010

Phone: 3143623937

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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