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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HWANG
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Christopher Kwan Hwang, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Christopher graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2014.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Hwang specialise in?
Dr. Hwang is an ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hwang located?
Dr. Hwang is listed at 517 S EUCLID AVE DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, 1ST FL, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Hwang's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 362-3431. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Hwang?
Dr. Hwang's National Provider Identifier is 1477973113. 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 Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hwang have?
Dr. Hwang has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, 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 drug into eye and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (314) 362-3431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
517 S EUCLID AVE DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, 1ST FL
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,768 services · 1,925 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
956 |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,473 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
293 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
220 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
111 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
46 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
16 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92242 |
16 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
6,900 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Saint Louis 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.