JOHN HWANG MD – NPI #1386957728
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JOHN HWANG is a surgeon located in CARTERSVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386957728 to JOHN HWANG on July 14, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 23, 2025. 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 JOHN HWANG below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN HWANG

NPI Number
1386957728
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN HWANG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
970 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE STE 120
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120-2160
Phone: (470) 490-3200 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
41 Mall Rd
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Burlington, MA 01805-0001
Phone: (781) 744-8580
1375 Vista Ln
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: (775) 882-2067
Fax: (775) 882-2254
201 16th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-5226
Phone: (206) 326-3000
Fax: (206) 326-2785
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 23, 2025

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MA 262439

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://careepicwa.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-CE-PRD/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/ceq
Endpoint type
SOAP URL
Endpoint Description
CAREQUALITY
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
201 16TH AVE E,
SEATTLE, WA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
JOHN HWANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
      747 BROADWAY
      SEATTLE, WA 98122

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