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Ophthalmology

Richard Hwang, MD

Sees patients in El Paso, TX · Las Cruces, NM · Texas, New Mexico

Summary

Richard Hwang, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM. NPI 1548587769. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Hwang, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southwest Retina Consultants PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Richard Hwang see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard Hwang's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Richard Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Hwang accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard Hwang?
(915) 532-3912, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard Hwang's NPI number?
1548587769. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Hwang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Hwang as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southwest Retina Consultants PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in El Paso

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548587769
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians