Dr Christopher Hwang, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Aurora, IL

Dr Christopher Hwang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Aurora, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Aurora Emergency Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 697-8868.

Dr Christopher Hwang is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1538264957.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Hwang, MD
2000 Ogden Ave,
Aurora, IL 60504-7222
(847) 697-8868
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Hwang
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, Illinois
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:
  • Dr Christopher Hwang attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538264957
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446243158
  • Enrollment ID: I20040407001138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538264957NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Copley Memorial HospitalAurora, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aurora Emergency Physicians Llc185065718030

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. Dr Christopher Hwang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAurora Emergency Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407379423
PECOS PAC ID: 1850657180
Enrollment ID: O20171102000998

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. Dr Christopher 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
Dr Christopher Hwang, MD
2000 Ogden Ave,
Aurora, IL 60504-7222

Ph: (847) 697-8868
Dr Christopher Hwang, MD
2000 Ogden Ave,
Aurora, IL 60504-7222

Ph: (847) 697-8868

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Dr. Vanessa Iliene Petrak, MD
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Brian R Pope, DO
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