Dr Stephen S Hwang, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Scottsdale, AZ

Dr Stephen S Hwang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd and his current practice location is 7245 E Osborn Rd, Ste 4, Scottsdale, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 994-5012.

Dr Stephen S Hwang is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 32896) 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 1598735813.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen S Hwang, MD
7245 E Osborn Rd, Ste 4,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6443
(480) 994-5012
(480) 994-1948

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen S Hwang
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location7245 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona
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 Stephen S Hwang attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598735813
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052385671
  • Enrollment ID: I20040820000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen S Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598735813NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 32896 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd832502480521

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 Stephen S Hwang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Ophthalmologists Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487704581
PECOS PAC ID: 8325024805
Enrollment ID: O20040625000445

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 Stephen S 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 Stephen S Hwang, MD
300 E Osborn, Ste 100,
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Ph: (602) 254-7255
Dr Stephen S Hwang, MD
7245 E Osborn Rd, Ste 4,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6443

Ph: (480) 994-5012

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