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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwu, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hwu graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Hwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwu’s office.
Where did Dr. Hwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Hwu board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Irene Hwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hwu speak?
Dr. Hwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwu typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hwu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hwu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwu typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Irene Hwu may include:
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwu accept in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Hwu in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Life
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hwu's office located?
What is Dr. Hwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699936757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwu
What is Dr. Irene Hwu's specialty?
Dr. Hwu is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near East Setauket, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Irene Hwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwu is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, Mather Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Irene Hwu accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Irene Hwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irene Hwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irene Hwu?
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irene Hwu have?
Dr. Irene Hwu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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