Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hosun Hwang, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hwang
Dr. Hosun Hwang is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hwang performed 1,220 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 $34,582 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in TX
$34,582 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,220
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$154
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
224 | $96 | $236 |
| 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. |
152 | $68 | $159 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
146 | $122 | $363 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
141 | $29 | $87 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
68 | $35 | $121 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
51 | $720 | $2,588 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $93 | $301 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
45 | $96 | $588 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
45 | $30 | $92 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
43 | $174 | $481 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
31 | $42 | $226 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
29 | $40 | $123 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
26 | $192 | $539 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
23 | $213 | $619 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
22 | $323 | $906 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 21 | $1,311 | $3,593 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
19 | $625 | $1,773 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $24 | $78 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
16 | $630 | $1,774 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
14 | $53 | $142 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
13 | $416 | $1,203 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
11 | $64 | $238 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
11 | $37 | $87 |
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.
5.4% high complexity
7.3% medium
87.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,582
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,940/year across 7 years
Top 31% in TX for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
114
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
$1,172
2023
$1,190
2022
$1,083
2021
$6,907
2020
$1,880
2019
$9,797
2018
$12,553
Payments by company (2024)
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$297
Medtronic, Inc.
$212
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$132
LifeNet Health
$127
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$76
Carlsmed, Inc.
$75
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$64
Stryker Corporation
$41
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$25
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$13,984
CoreLink, LLC
$7,146
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$6,049
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$2,121
K2M, Inc.
$1,798
Medtronic, Inc.
$790
Cerapedics Inc.
$280
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$269
Stryker Corporation
$252
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$204
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$171
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$163
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$150
SI-BONE, INC.
$144
NuVasive, Inc.
$143
Centinel Spine, LLC
$140
LifeNet Health
$127
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$124
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$105
Carlsmed, Inc.
$75
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$64
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$52
Romark Laboratories, LC
$28
Radius Health, Inc.
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
12.5MM X 50MM · 7D Surgical System · ALINIA · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · All Thorocolumbar Products · Allograft VMIS Delivery System · BACS · Biomet Orthopak · Biomet SpinalPak · CASCADIA Interbody System · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CONDUIT · CONSTRUX Mini PTC Spacer System · Centurion POCT System · DUEXIS · EVEREST Spinal System · EXPEDIUM · FORZA PTC Spacer System · Firebird · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · Intracept · JANUS Midline Fixation Screw · MAKO · MATRIX · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MIDAS REX · MONOVISC · Mazor X Stealth Edition · Medical Device · Medical Devices · NAVIGATION · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C VIVO · SIMMETRY IMPLANT · SKYHAWK Lateral Interbody Fusion System · SPINEJACK · SYMPHONY · SYNCHROMEDII · SYNFIX · TRITANIUM · Tymlos · UNID_PASS · Unity Lumbosacral Fixation System · VIPER · XIAFLEX · XLIF · YUKON OCT Spinal System · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · aprevo
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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
27
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hwang experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hwang performed 224 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $34,582 from 28 companies across 114 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 orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Hwang's average Medicare payment per service is $154. 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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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.
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