Catherine J Hwang, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Catherine J Hwang is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across OH can see Catherine J Hwang, MD in person in Cleveland or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 3620dNPPES updated 2016-06-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.1%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
800
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
550
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
957
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $567k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Catherine J Hwang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
23 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
Taxonomy: 207WX0200X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 2003)
Virtual Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Care With Catherine J Hwang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine J Hwang for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cleveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catherine J Hwang
NPI records show Dr. Hwang as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 444-5892.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Mailing Address
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
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