Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu, M.D.
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Tigard, OR with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 13+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1128dNPPES updated 2023-04-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
18040 Sw Lower Boones Ferry Rd Ste 304, Tigard, OR 97224-7259
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.53%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
4.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
130
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
215
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
706
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $56k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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%↓ 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 (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tigard 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 Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu
Dr. Hwu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tigard, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 216-0700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shi-Wei Samuel Hwu
Practice Location
18040 Sw Lower Boones Ferry Rd Ste 304, Tigard, OR 97224-7259
Mailing Address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
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