Dr. Richard Hwang, MD
1700 Curie DR Ste 3800, El Paso, TX 79902 • +1-501-555-8207
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & El Paso Percentiles
NPI #1548587769 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Richard Hwang (MD, NPI 1548587769) at 1700 Curie DR Ste 3800 in El Paso with 25,896 annual clinical services (708 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +0.32σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (88.24th El Paso percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1700 Curie DR Ste 3800 shows Dr. Richard Hwang's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 2367x/yr, 88.24th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 1663x/yr, $109–$149).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-501-555-8207, Dr. Hwang's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.95/5 composite reality score over 22 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Hwang (MD, NPI #1548587769) includes accredited doctoral training (2011, 15 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against El Paso, TX Ophthalmology peers
25,896 annual services across 708 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 2,367 | 88.24th | $198 – $271 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,663 | 83.24th | $109 – $149 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,087 | 93.24th | $131 – $179 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 768 | 90.24th | $238 – $327 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 512 | 93.24th | $873 – $1196 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (35 HCPCS billing breadth) | 19,500 | 88.24th | $174 – $252 |
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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hwang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1548587769 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (79902) |
| Dr. Hwang El Paso CMS Volume Rank | 88.24th Pct (25,896 CMS svcs; Z +0.322σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (El Paso, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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