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Dr. Albert Hwang, MD

Dr. Albert Hwang, MD

Physiatrist

Folsom, CA

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. 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 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Hwang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Coordination Problems
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Movement 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

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Albert Hwang's Primary Practice

    1730 Prairie City Rd Ste 120

    Folsom, CA 95630

    (916) 733-5844

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    Dr. Albert Hwang's Practice 2

    6555 Coyle Ave

    Carmichael, CA 95608

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    Dr. Albert Hwang's Practice 3

    2200 Sunrise Blvd Ste 250

    Gold River, CA 95670

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    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 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.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Marshall Hospital, Uc Davis Medical Center 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Albert Hwang?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (916) 733-5844 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's offices are located in Folsom, CA, Carmichael, CA, and Gold River, CA.