Physician Profile
Catherine J. Hwang, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hwang
Catherine J. Hwang, MD practices ophthalmology in Cleveland, OH. Catherine is a 2003 graduate of Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania. According to Medicare claims data, Catherine cared for 1,549 Medicare patients across 1,794 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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with intermediate testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (216) 444-5892
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,794 services · 1,549 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
157 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
96 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
72 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
61 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
46 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
44 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
28 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
27 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67966 |
25 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
24 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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 eye doctors in Cleveland 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hwang specialize in?
Dr. Hwang is an eye doctor in Cleveland, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hwang located?
Dr. Hwang is listed at 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hwang's phone number?
The number on file is (216) 444-5892. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hwang's NPI number?
Dr. Hwang's National Provider Identifier is 1801952890. 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
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school?
Dr. Hwang attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hwang been practicing?
Dr. Hwang has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hwang do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hwang performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hwang confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hwang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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