Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Ophthalmologist in Richmond, CA?
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Hwang board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Janet Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Ocular Hypertension
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40059: Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
- H4010X4: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, indeterminate stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eyelashes Growing Inward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Trichiasis
- Misdirected Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelashes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02056: Trichiasis without entropion left eye, unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing
- Tears
- Watery eyes
- Epiphora
- Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Inflamed eyelids
- Eyelid margin inflammation
- Crusty eyelids
- Eyelid irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01003: Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Richmond, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hwang affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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 1528143286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwang