Physician Profile
Peter Hwang, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hwang
Peter Hwang, MD is a healthcare provider in Palo Alto, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Peter trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 646 Medicare patients across 760 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (650) 497-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
760 services · 646 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
263 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
55 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
27 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
24 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exploration of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31276 |
11 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
173 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
88 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
65 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
22 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
19 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is an otolaryngology (ent) in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hwang?
Dr. Hwang is listed at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hwang?
The number on file is (650) 497-8000. 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 1629127428. 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 Dr. Hwang's medical education?
Dr. Hwang attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hwang been practicing?
Dr. Hwang has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hwang known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hwang performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope, 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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