Catherine J Hwang, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cleveland, OH

Catherine J Hwang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Cleveland, Ohio. She went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and her current practice location is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 444-5892.

Catherine J Hwang is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.127438) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1801952890.

Contact Information

Catherine J Hwang, MD
9500 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
(216) 444-5892
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCatherine J Hwang
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Catherine J Hwang attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801952890
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678668217
  • Enrollment ID: I20160801001750

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Catherine J Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801952890NPI-NPPES
00A995520MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A99552 (California)Secondary
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 35.127438 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
Cleveland Clinic Avon HospitalAvon, OHHospital
Medina HospitalMedina, OHHospital
Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Catherine J Hwang allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Catherine J Hwang is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Catherine J Hwang, MD
9500 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Ph: (216) 444-5892
Catherine J Hwang, MD
9500 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Ph: (216) 444-5892

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