Quick answers
- Does Pil Gyu Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pil Gyu Hwang accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Pil Gyu Hwang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 611 Original Medicare patients and 1,901 services for Pil Gyu Hwang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pil Gyu Hwang's NPI number?
- 1386808590. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Pil Gyu Hwang, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 611 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,901 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)775 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)347 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)139 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)80 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)75 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Pil Gyu Hwang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pil Gyu Hwang at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Conemaugh Nason Medical CenterRoaring Spring, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390062
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC AltoonaAltoona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390073
- UPMC Bedford MemorialEverett, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390117
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390107
Practice locations
Addresses where Pil Gyu Hwang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2 Hot Meal StPittsburg, PA 15203
- 300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 320 Main StJohnstown, PA 15901 (814) 533‑0134
- 620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601
- 620 Howard Ave, Fl 7Altoona, PA 16601 (814) 889‑4439
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pil Gyu Hwang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pittsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386808590 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians