Linda Hwang, OD
NPI 1225439854 · Optometrist · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Hwang, OD is a Optometrist provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1225439854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225439854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15109 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
299 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $138 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 58 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $99 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 23 | $45 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 15 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $195 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 211 | 151 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 123 | 73 |
| Difluprednate | 112 | 80 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 91 | 67 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 77 | 52 |
| Cyclosporine | 57 | 15 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 39 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-09-15
- Last updated
- 2025-01-28
- Certified
- 2025-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Hwang's NPI number?
- Linda Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225439854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Hwang's specialty?
- Linda Hwang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Linda Hwang located?
- Linda Hwang's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-3303.
- What is Linda Hwang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Hwang is (310) 825-5000.
- Does Linda Hwang accept Medicare?
- Linda Hwang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Hwang's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Hwang's NPI (1225439854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.