Who is Dr. Hwang, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hwang graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (281) 737-0999.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hwang?
Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hwang empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Sugar Land/TX community, Dr. Hwang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Hwang board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
Cervical Stenosis
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
Lower Back Spondylosis
Neck Spondylosis
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Spondylosis
Lower Back Arthritis
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
Cervical Spondylosis
Neck Arthritis
Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
Joint Fusion Status
Surgical Joint Fusion
Arthrodesis History
Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
Z981: Arthrodesis status
What procedures does Dr. Hwang perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hwang performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
Laminectomy
Facetectomy
Foraminotomy
Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
Interbody Device Implantation
Spinal Fusion with Cage
Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 737-0999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Hwang in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hosun Hwang?
Dr. Hwang has appointments available at his Sugar Land, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Hwang's NPI number?An 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 1770624793.
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. Hosun Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Sugar Land, TX.
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hosun Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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
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Is Hosun Hwang accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Hosun Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.