Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Hwang, DO

Vascular Surgery Physician · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1810 MURCHISON DRIVE, El Paso, TX 79902
2818888999
Registered in NPPES since 2013
NPI: 1720423510 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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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 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hwang performed 3,319 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hwang received a total of $10,157 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 98 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in TX $10,157 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,319
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
3,005 $0 $1
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
66 $31 $115
Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one.
55 $133 $497
Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel.
52 $743 $3,230
Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
35 $6,943 $25,959
Arterial plaque removal in leg
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow.
34 $4,721 $25,540
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel.
30 $87 $368
Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health.
27 $127 $475
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
98
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

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)

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$329
Philips North America LLC
$122
Inari Medical, Inc.
$79
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

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

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hwang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hwang received a total of $10,157 from 14 companies across 98 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →