Charles Hwu, MD
NPI 1902955768 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Hwu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1902955768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902955768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 147108 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
38 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 22 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$99 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 211 | 112 |
| Simvastatin | 161 | 73 |
| Atenolol | 150 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 95 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 74 | 32 |
| Ursodiol | 50 | 27 |
| Acarbose | 46 | 29 |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-10
- Last updated
- 2011-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Hwu's NPI number?
- Charles Hwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902955768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Hwu's specialty?
- Charles Hwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Hwu located?
- Charles Hwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 136 30 Maple Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355-3867.
- What is Charles Hwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Hwu is (718) 461-7666.
- Does Charles Hwu accept Medicare?
- Charles Hwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Hwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Hwu's NPI (1902955768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.