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Hand Surgery

John Hwang, MD

Works at hospitals in Yakima, WA · Washington

Summary

John Hwang, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Yakima, WA. NPI 1861468464. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John 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

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Yakima Valley Memorial PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John Hwang work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John Hwang at 1 hospital: Yakima Valley Memorial. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John Hwang see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Yakima, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John Hwang's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does John Hwang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John 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 John Hwang?
(509) 454-8888, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John Hwang's NPI number?
1861468464. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John Hwang works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Hwang at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians391 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861468464
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Sources

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