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Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD

Monterey Park, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwu, Nephrologist in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Monterey Park, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hwu graduated from Taipei Med University and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Nephrology Maryland Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hwu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwu’s office at (626) 280-0676.

    Where did Dr. Hwu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Nephrology Maryland Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Taipei Med Coll, Taipei, Taiwan (- Prior / | Taipei Med University | Taipei Med University

    Is Dr. Hwu board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jim-Jer 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:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hwu treat?

    As a Nephrologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Blood in Urine from Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria with Glomerular Disease
    • Kidney-related Hematuria
    • Persistent Blood in Urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N028: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with other morphologic changes

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Hwu perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hwu's office.

    Does Dr. Hwu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 280-0676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwu accept in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Hwu in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hwu's office located?

    Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu's Primary Practice

    120 E Emerson Ave

    Monterey Park, CA 91755

    (626) 280-0676

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    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 1275634248.

    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. Jim-Jer Hwu's specialty?

    Dr. Hwu is a Nephrologist near Monterey Park, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Hwu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hwu is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Jim-Jer Hwu accepting new patients in Monterey Park, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwu's office at (626) 280-0676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jim-Jer Hwu?

    Please contact Dr. Hwu's office at (626) 280-0676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu have?

    Dr. Jim-Jer Hwu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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