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DR. RICHARD F HWANG M.D.
NPI 1457448219
Family Medicine in Mobile, AL

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
4402B OLD SHELL RD, MOBILE, AL 36608(251) 633-0123(251) 445-3722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Richard F Hwang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD F HWANG M.D. (NPI 1457448219) is an individual family medicine provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (26047) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457448219
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD F HWANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address4402B OLD SHELL RDMobile, AL 36608-1912
Mailing Address4402b Old Shell RdMobile, AL 36608-1912 · (251) 633-0123 · Fax (251) 445-3722
Phone(251) 633-0123
Fax(251) 445-3722
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2015
✔ NPI 1457448219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 26047
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 00026047 (AL)
4402B OLD SHELL RD, Mobile, AL 36608
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Other Identifiers 5

Other3700108AL · United Health Care
Medicare UPINH40182AL
Other051523580HWAAL · Blue Cross & Blue Shield
OtherP00157802AL · Railroad Medicare
MedicaidHW009964115AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard F Hwang M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
60 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
41 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
30 services30 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.
19 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36608 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

GREATER MOBILE LASER & AESTHETIC
General Practice
4402B OLD SHELL RD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Mobile County (251) 445-7546

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 Richard Hwang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hwang is 1457448219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Richard Hwang located?

Richard Hwang practices at 4402B Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608. The listed phone number is (251) 633-0123.

What is Richard Hwang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Hwang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Hwang is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Hwang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Richard Hwang as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hwang was last updated on January 23, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.