Dennis Hwang, MD - Medicare Pathology in Walnut Creek, CA

Dennis Hwang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Contra Costa Pathology Associates and his current practice location is 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 201, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 964-0458.

Dennis Hwang is licensed to practice in California (license number A60038) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740361963.

Contact Information

Dennis Hwang, MD
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 201,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3122
(510) 964-0458
(510) 964-0476

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDennis Hwang
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience30 Years
Location1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 201, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dennis Hwang graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740361963
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648447912
  • Enrollment ID: I20120127000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dennis Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740361963NPI-NPPES
00A600381OtherCAPPIN-MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A60038 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Contra Costa Pathology Associates66088931288

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. Dennis Hwang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameContra Costa Pathology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437211646
PECOS PAC ID: 6608893128
Enrollment ID: O20051024001172

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. Dennis 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
Dennis Hwang, MD
Po Box 1440,
Suisun City, CA 94585-4440

Ph: (510) 964-0458
Dennis Hwang, MD
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 201,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3122

Ph: (510) 964-0458

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