James Hwang
NPI 1376703959 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hwang is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1376703959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376703959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36028 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
815 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, Each Additional 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15003 | 500 | $39 |
| Partial Thickness Self Skin Graft of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, Each Additional 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15101 | 231 | $97 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15002 | 30 | $194 |
| Dressing Change Or Removal of Burn Tissue, Less Than 5% of Total Body Surface16020 | 22 | $49 |
| Partial Thickness Self Skin Graft to Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15100 | 18 | $615 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 55 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$926 across 11 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1813 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1920Phone: (205) 975-2675Fax: (205) 975-2279
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-17
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hwang's NPI number?
- James Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376703959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hwang's specialty?
- James Hwang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Hwang located?
- James Hwang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is James Hwang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hwang is (800) 822-8816.
- Does James Hwang accept Medicare?
- James Hwang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hwang's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hwang's NPI (1376703959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.