Jim-jer Hwu, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Monterey Park, CA

Jim-jer Hwu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Monterey Park, California. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 120 E Emerson Ave, Monterey Park, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 280-0676.

Jim-jer Hwu is licensed to practice in California (license number A41098) 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 1275634248.

Contact Information

Jim-jer Hwu, MD
120 E Emerson Ave,
Monterey Park, CA 91755-1709
(626) 280-0676
(626) 280-2694



Physician's Profile

Full NameJim-jer Hwu
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience44 Years
Location120 E Emerson Ave, Monterey Park, California
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:
  • Jim-jer Hwu graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275634248
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648189191
  • Enrollment ID: I20100312000337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jim-jer Hwu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275634248NPI-NPPES
00A410980MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A41098 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita-garfield Hemodialysis CenterMonterey park, CADialysis facility
Davita-garfield Home ProgramMonterey park, CADialysis facility
Davita-greater El Monte Dialysis CenterSouth el monte, CADialysis facility
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Garfield Medical CenterMonterey park, CAHospital
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital
Methodist Hospital Of Southern CaArcadia, CAHospital
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic Inc90321540754

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Entity NameGolden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346341328
PECOS PAC ID: 9032154075
Enrollment ID: O20050621000799

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jim-jer Hwu, MD
120 E Emerson Ave,
Monterey Park, CA 91755-1709

Ph: (626) 280-0676
Jim-jer Hwu, MD
120 E Emerson Ave,
Monterey Park, CA 91755-1709

Ph: (626) 280-0676

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