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Dr. Christina Hwang, MD

Pediatrician

Bronx, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hwang, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Christina Hwang, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (718) 741-2460.

    What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?

    Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hwang 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. Hwang. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Psychosocial Problems
    • General social and psychological issues
    • Broad life circumstance challenges
    • Unidentified mental health factors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z659: Problem related to unspecified psychosocial circumstances

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hwang typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Hwang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 741-2460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Hwang in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Christina Hwang's Primary Practice

    111 E 210th St

    Bronx, NY 10467

    (718) 741-2460

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hwang affiliated with?

    Dr. Hwang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Hwang's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306423975.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwang

    What is Dr. Christina Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Christina Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Hwang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christina Hwang accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (718) 741-2460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Hwang?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (718) 741-2460 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's office is located in Bronx, NY.