Physician Profile
Ben-Hwa Hu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hu
Based in Wake Forest, NC, Ben-Hwa Hu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Ben-Hwa graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1998. Ben-Hwa is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ben-Hwa cared for 761 Medicare patients across 783 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. NPI 1205835840 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (919) 350-0365
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2001 S MAIN ST
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
783 services · 761 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
66 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
49 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | Treatment | 94640 |
16 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc | U0002 |
64 | More often than most peers in Family Practice | |
| Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme | Drug given | J7620 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
207 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
88 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
63 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Wake Forest 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ben-Hwa Hu's specialty?
Ben-Hwa Hu is a family practice in Wake Forest, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ben-Hwa Hu?
Ben-Hwa Hu is listed at 2001 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ben-Hwa Hu?
The number on file is (919) 350-0365. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ben-Hwa Hu's NPI number?
Ben-Hwa Hu's National Provider Identifier is 1205835840. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Ben-Hwa Hu's education?
Ben-Hwa Hu attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ben-Hwa Hu been practicing?
Ben-Hwa Hu has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ben-Hwa Hu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ben-Hwa Hu performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ben-Hwa Hu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ben-Hwa Hu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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