James S. Hwang, DO
James S. Hwang is a Family Medicine specialist based in Riverside, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see James S. Hwang, DO in person in Riverside or via virtual visit — no travel required. A College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1635dNPPES updated 2021-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.68%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
6.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
776
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,459
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $265k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$74 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 James S. Hwang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona (Class of 1993)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210049
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With James S. Hwang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James S. Hwang for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Riverside 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 James S. Hwang
Dr. Hwang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Riverside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 353-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James S. Hwang
Practice Location
10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3043
Mailing Address
10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3043
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