Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Hwang, DO

Vascular Surgery Physician · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1810 MURCHISON DRIVE, El Paso, TX 79902
2818888999
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1720423510 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hwang from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hwang

Dr. Jason Hwang is a vascular surgery physician in El Paso, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hwang performed 3,319 Medicare services across 270 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hwang received a total of $10,157 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 98 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hwang is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in TX$ $10,157 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,319
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for vascular surgery physician
270
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~277 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)3,005$0$1
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access66$31$115
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel55$133$497
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel52$743$3,230
Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel35$6,943$25,959
Removal of plaque in arteries of leg34$4,721$25,540
Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image30$87$368
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image27$127$475
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)15$70$262
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,157
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,451/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for vascular surgery physician
14
Companies
98
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,399 (72.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$2,734 (26.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$549
2023
$506
2022
$2,316
2021
$1,194
2020
$406
2019
$4,683
2018
$504

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,548
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,802
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,403
Cook Medical LLC
$401
Abbott Laboratories
$353
Boston Scientific Corporation
$125
Philips North America LLC
$122
Endologix, LLC
$121
Inari Medical, Inc.
$120
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$67
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$45
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Medline Industries, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · (BR7) Peripheral Specialty Balloon · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GATTEX · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HAWKONE · HawkOne · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · METACROSS OTW · Ovation · PACIFIC XTREME · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · S · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TURBOHAWK · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · ZENITH
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $306 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hwang is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hwang experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hwang performed 3,005 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hwang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hwang received a total of $10,157 from 14 companies across 98 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hwang's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Hwang's average Medicare payment per service is $138. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hwang) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →