At a glance
- 568 E Herndon Ave, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93720
About Dr. Hwang
Mei-Tsuey Hwang, MD is a healthcare provider in Fresno, CA specializing in nephrology. Mei-Tsuey trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Mei-Tsuey cared for 2,137 Medicare patients across 5,526 services. The services billed most often include injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1184771974.
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
- (559) 228-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
568 E HERNDON AVE SUITE 201
Fresno, CA 93720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,526 services · 2,137 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
333 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
696 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
71 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Drug given | J0885 |
1,020 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
449 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
334 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Phosphate level | Lab test | 84100 |
239 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
239 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
237 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
216 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 8
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 kidney specialists in Fresno 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hwang specialize in?
Dr. Hwang is a kidney specialist in Fresno, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hwang located?
Dr. Hwang is listed at 568 E Herndon Ave Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93720. 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 (559) 228-6600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hwang's NPI number?
Dr. Hwang's National Provider Identifier is 1184771974. 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 Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hwang been practicing?
Dr. Hwang has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, 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 insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month 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 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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