Minjeong Kwon, MD
NPI 1497288252 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Minjeong Kwon, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497288252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497288252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,479 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 917 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 269 | $119 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 174 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 63 | $129 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 56 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 41 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 21 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 14 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 | 12 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6550 Fannin St # Sm1001Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX 77030-2717Phone: (713) 441-5114
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-09
- Last updated
- 2022-03-29
- Certified
- 2022-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Minjeong Kwon's NPI number?
- Minjeong Kwon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497288252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Minjeong Kwon's specialty?
- Minjeong Kwon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Minjeong Kwon located?
- Minjeong Kwon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005-1798.
- What is Minjeong Kwon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Minjeong Kwon is (713) 526-5511.
- Does Minjeong Kwon accept Medicare?
- Minjeong Kwon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Minjeong Kwon's NPI active?
- Yes — Minjeong Kwon's NPI (1497288252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.