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DR. CAROLINE HWANG M.D.
NPI 1003090085
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since December 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033(323) 442-5100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Caroline Hwang M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROLINE HWANG M.D. (NPI 1003090085) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A108110) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003090085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE HWANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033-5310
Mailing AddressPo Box 31309Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309 · (323) 442-5100
Phone(323) 442-5100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2016
✔ NPI 1003090085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A108110
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 245362 (NY)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Other Identifiers 3

Other1902846306CA · Group Npi
OtherW18762CA · Group Medicare
OtherGR0100430CA · Group Medi-cal

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caroline Hwang M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID941374375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121121000477
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
107 services69 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
70 services38 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
49 services49 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
20 services16 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
18 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90033 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.36

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GISELLE MARIA PETZINGER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 3000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5710
LIGAYA CASTILLO
Nurse Practitioner
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
ERICA ZOE SHOEMAKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE 1652
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-6000
DR. MICHELE TORTORA PATO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE1652
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-6000
DR. EDY E SOFFER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
DR. TRACY DEBRA LAWRENCE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
CAROLYN L. KALOOSTIAN MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, 1ST FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5900
MS. MARY PAT SCHOENBAUM NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 4300
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Caroline Hwang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Hwang is 1003090085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2007.

Where is Caroline Hwang located?

Caroline Hwang practices at 1520 San Pablo St Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The listed phone number is (323) 442-5100.

What is Caroline Hwang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Caroline Hwang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Hwang is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Hwang was last updated on March 10, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.