Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Physiatrist in Folsom, CA?
Dr. Albert Hwang, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hwang graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mcgaw Med Center Of Northwestern. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (916) 733-5844.
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mcgaw Med Center Of Northwestern
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Coordination Problems
- Mini-Stroke
- Aphasia
- Slurred Speech
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Movement Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Ataxia
- Balance Issues
- Clumsiness
- Movement Disorder after Stroke
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Speech Loss
- Language Disorder
- Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
- Dysarthria
- Difficulty Articulating
- Unclear Speech after Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I69393: Ataxia following cerebral infarction
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I69322: Dysarthria following cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Brain Disease
- Brain Disease After-effects
- Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
- Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Weakness or Paralysis on One Side of Body After Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- One-Sided Paralysis After Stroke
- Partial Paralysis After Brain Bleed
- Hemiparesis from Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69154: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S069X5A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Hwang perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Albert Hwang may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hwang's office.
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-5844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Folsom, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Folsom, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
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 1285729848.
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. Albert Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Physiatrist near Folsom, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Albert Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital 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
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Is Albert Hwang accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?
Yes, Dr. Albert Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (916) 733-5844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Hwang?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (916) 733-5844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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