JIMMY H. HWANG M.D. – NPI #1316965494
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

JIMMY HWANG is a physician located in NORTHRIDGE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316965494 to JIMMY HWANG on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 JIMMY HWANG below.

NPI Profile for
JIMMY H. HWANG

NPI Number
1316965494
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JIMMY H. HWANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
18251 ROSCOE BLVD
SUITE 102
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325-4200
Phone: (818) 885-0588 Fax:
Mailing address
19943 LASSEN ST
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311-5539
Phone: (818) 885-0588 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JIMMY HWANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A386920, 00A386921
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)
CA A38692

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

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

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