Provider Profile
James Hwang
Unclaimed ProfileAbout James Hwang
Based in Birmingham, AL, James Hwang is listed in the NPI registry under trauma surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 815 services to 96 patients. The services billed most often include preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less, partial thickness self skin graft of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less, and preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (800) 822-8816
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1717 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
1813 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
815 services · 96 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15003 |
500 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial thickness self skin graft of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15101 |
231 | Too few peers to compare |
| Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15002 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dressing change or removal of burn tissue, less than 5% of total body surface | Procedure | 16020 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial thickness self skin graft to trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15100 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Trauma Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other trauma surgeons in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James Hwang?
James Hwang is a trauma surgeon in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Trauma Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James Hwang's address?
James Hwang is listed at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James Hwang?
The number on file is (800) 822-8816. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James Hwang?
James Hwang's National Provider Identifier is 1376703959. 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 James Hwang train?
James Hwang attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James Hwang have?
James Hwang has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James Hwang perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James Hwang performs procedures including preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less, partial thickness self skin graft of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less and preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James Hwang's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James Hwang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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