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Active NPI 1407047558 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Dick Guang-Iong Hwang , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dick Hwang, MD, PhD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Hwang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E.

Dr. Hwang is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, protein measurement, serum, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

825 Eastlake Ave E

Seattle, WA 981094405

Telephone 2065205000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1164493847

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Seattle, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
139 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (339 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hwang (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
728 374 $103.00 $38.50
84165 Protein measurement, serum
432 382 $50.00 $18.38
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
364 74 $77.00 $28.89
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)
192 172 $50.00 $18.49
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
176 76 $122.00 $42.72
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
112 94 $99.00 $36.05
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers
106 90 $248.00 $86.76
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
75 50 $34.00 $12.44
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
53 49 $35.00 $12.44
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation
50 47 $213.00 $50.11
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid
47 47 $50.00 $18.48
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
46 30 $227.00 $83.76
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers
37 36 $204.00 $63.40
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
36 13 $105.00 $39.68
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration
36 36 $50.00 $18.48
88104 Cell examination of body fluid, smears
33 31 $75.00 $28.51
85390 Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report
26 24 $102.00 $37.68
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
24 18 $193.00 $71.74
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope
24 19 $19.00 $7.11
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
22 22 $493.36 $183.43
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
21 19 $32.00 $11.39
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
14 14 $272.00 $86.79
89060 Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid
14 14 $50.00 $18.50
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
12 12 $62.00 $23.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-11
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License WA MD60288034

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Hematology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZH0000X

State License WA MD60288034

A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.

Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0105X

State License WA MD60288034

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1407047558 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor And Industry
0297074 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P01114180 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Montana Dshs
1407047558 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 981094405

Phone: 2062881000

Secondary Practice Locations

325 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2065205000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Master of Arts, RC

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location August 11, 2025

Registered at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 981094405 (Tel: 2065205000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095

NPI Profile Active July 23, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 23, 2013

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP C6-PTH, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2066257373)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2013

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, MS:M4-PFS, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2065155811)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2013

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2013

Pathology (License #MD60288034 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407047558
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 05, 2007
Last Update: August 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

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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