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Gastroenterology

Elizabeth W. Hwang, MD

Works at hospitals in San Jose, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth W. Hwang, MD is a gastroenterologist at 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly Med, San Jose, CA 95128. Phone: (408) 885-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth W. Hwang had 151 Original Medicare patients and 290 services. NPI 1679765838. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly Med, San Jose, CA 95128 · Directions
  • Phone: (408) 885‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: County of Santa Clara
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth W. Hwang, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elizabeth W. Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth W. 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 Elizabeth W. Hwang see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 290 services for Elizabeth W. Hwang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth W. Hwang's NPI number?
1679765838. 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 Elizabeth W. 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 patients151
Services billed to Medicare290
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
  2. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)33 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)31 services
  4. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)31 services
  5. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)22 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 blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol56%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Elizabeth W. Hwang works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth W. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elizabeth W. Hwang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth W. Hwang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • County of Santa Clara1,022 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in San Jose

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in San Jose →

Other clinicians in County of Santa Clara

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679765838
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians