RAY HWONG M.D. – NPI #1962762278
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

RAY HWONG is an anesthesiologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962762278 to RAY HWONG on May 21, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 21, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RAY HWONG below.

NPI Profile for
RAY HWONG

NPI Number
1962762278
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAY HWONG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6431 FANNIN STREET
SUITE MSB 5.195
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 500-6113 Fax: (713) 500-0528
1 Other location(s):
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Graduate Medical Education
Dallas, TX 75235-7708
Phone: (214) 590-8058
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 21, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LC0200X
- Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 TX Q8727
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 TX
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TX Q8727
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 TX Q8727

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RAY HWONG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
      6411 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030

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