Christopher Hwang, M.D.
NPI 1538264957 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Aurora, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hwang, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Aurora, IL (NPI 1538264957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538264957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
511 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 192 | $177 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 181 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 78 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 44 | $211 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 16 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$211 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 33 |
| Cefdinir | 25 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 12 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hwang's NPI number?
- Christopher Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538264957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Hwang's specialty?
- Christopher Hwang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Hwang located?
- Christopher Hwang's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504-7222.
- What is Christopher Hwang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hwang is (847) 697-8868.
- Does Christopher Hwang accept Medicare?
- Christopher Hwang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Hwang's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Hwang's NPI (1538264957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.