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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HWONG
Yu Hwong, M.D. practises urology in San Jose, CA. Yu is a 1979 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Yu is also listed as specialising in specialist.
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What does Dr. Hwong specialise in?
Dr. Hwong is an urology in San Jose, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “UROLOGY”.
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Where is Dr. Hwong located?
Dr. Hwong is listed at 200 JOSE FIGUERES AVE STE 425, San Jose, CA 95116. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Hwong's phone number?
The number on file is (408) 998-1877. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Hwong's NPI number?
Dr. Hwong's National Provider Identifier is 1306899208. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Hwong go to medical school?
Dr. Hwong attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Hwong been practising?
Dr. Hwong has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hwong do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hwong performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (408) 998-1877
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 JOSE FIGUERES AVE STE 425
San Jose, CA 95116
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
533 services · 460 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
16 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
14 |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
14 |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
159 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
101 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
77 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
64 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
46 |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | Lab test | 81000 |
42 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other urology specialists in San Jose 8
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Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1979 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 7
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Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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