Seunghwan Byun, MD
Seunghwan Byun, MD has practiced hospitalist for 15+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 15+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 99% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 534dNPPES updated 2024-11-18 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 99% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 1% of MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.33%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
274
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
132
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
472
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Seunghwan Byun's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 17, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-4740
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Seunghwan Byun
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Seunghwan Byun for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rio Rancho 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 Seunghwan Byun
NPI records show Dr. Byun as active with telehealth listed in Rio Rancho, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 253-7878.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Seunghwan Byun
Practice Location
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Mailing Address
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-4740
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