James Hwang, - Medicare General Surgery in Birmingham, AL

James Hwang, is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Trauma Surgery" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

James Hwang is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 36028) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376703959.

Contact Information

James Hwang,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Hwang
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Hwang graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376703959
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153445549
  • Enrollment ID: I20170718002140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376703959NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery 36028 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Hwang,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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James Hwang,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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