Dr. Gloria Hwang, MD

Name: Dr. Gloria Hwang, MD Primary Practice
Address: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305, US
Telephone: (650) 723-4000

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist

Stanford, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Hwang, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stanford, CA?

Dr. Gloria Hwang, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Hwang graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’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. Hwang’s office at (650) 723-4000.

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

Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital - Dept of Radiology
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University - Dept of Radiology
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Hwang board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

Yes, Dr. Gloria Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?

Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?

As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Liver Cancer
Childhood Liver Cancer
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis
Hepatic Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
C220: Liver cell carcinoma

Also known as:

Surgical Drain Change or Removal
Wounds and Injuries
Drain removal after surgery
Post-operative drain care
Changing surgical drains

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

Also known as:

Uterine Fibroids
Leiomyoma
Fibromyoma
Myoma
Uterine growth
Leiomyoma of uterus
Uterine leiomyoma

ICD-10 Codes:

D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

Also known as:

Vascular Access Device Management
Vascular Access Care
Port Management
Catheter Care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

Also known as:

Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney and Ureter Problems
Renal and Ureteral Disorders

ICD-10 Codes:

N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

Also known as:

Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
Urological Device Fitting
Bladder Device Adjustment
Catheter Fitting

ICD-10 Codes:

Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Also known as:

Cancer Spread to Right Lung
Cancer Spread to Left Lung
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
Right Lung Metastasis
Metastatic Cancer in Left Lung
Secondary Tumor in Left Lung
Left Lung Metastasis

ICD-10 Codes:

C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
C7802: Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung

Also known as:

Cancer Chemotherapy
Chemo treatment
Oncology chemotherapy
Cancer drug therapy

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Also known as:

Peritoneal Abscess
Abscess
Peritoneal Disorder
Abdominal abscess
Intra-abdominal abscess
Pus pocket in abdomen

ICD-10 Codes:

K651: Peritoneal abscess

Also known as:

Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid

ICD-10 Codes:

R188: Other ascites

Also known as:

Blocked Bile Duct
Bile Duct Disease
Biliary Obstruction
Bile Duct Blockage
Obstructed Bile Duct

ICD-10 Codes:

K831: Obstruction of bile duct

Also known as:

Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
Benign Tumor
Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
Benign connective tissue tumor
Soft tissue mass

ICD-10 Codes:

D219: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified

Also known as:

Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
Cancer
Metastatic cancer
Cancer spread to other organs
Cancer metastases

ICD-10 Codes:

C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

Also known as:

Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
Cancer
Peritoneal Disorder
Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

ICD-10 Codes:

C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

Also known as:

Multiple Myeloma
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
Active multiple myeloma
Untreated multiple myeloma
Plasma cell myeloma

ICD-10 Codes:

C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Also known as:

Organ or space surgical site infection
After Surgery
Wounds and Injuries
Internal organ infection after surgery
Body cavity infection after surgery
Deep tissue infection after surgery

ICD-10 Codes:

T8143XA: Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, initial encounter

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

What procedures does Dr. Hwang perform?

As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

CPT Codes:

36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)

Also known as:

Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port

CPT Codes:

36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

Also known as:

Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
Vascular embolization
Artery occlusion for tumors
Organ ischemia embolization
Therapeutic embolization

CPT Codes:

37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

Also known as:

Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter

CPT Codes:

36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

Also known as:

Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction

CPT Codes:

36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

Also known as:

Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal

CPT Codes:

36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

Also known as:

Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
Cyst Drain Replacement
Radiologically Guided Catheter Change

CPT Codes:

49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy

CPT Codes:

49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

Also known as:

Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
Bile Duct Drain Change
Biliary Drain Replacement
Bile Duct Catheter Swap

CPT Codes:

47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Also known as:

Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
RFA Liver
Percutaneous Liver Ablation
Liver Tumor Destruction
Liver Cancer Treatment

CPT Codes:

47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency

Also known as:

Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain

CPT Codes:

49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
Percutaneous fluid drainage
Abscess drainage with imaging
Peritoneal fluid aspiration

CPT Codes:

49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle

Also known as:

Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
Nephrostomy tube exchange
Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
Kidney drainage tube replacement
Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

CPT Codes:

50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Also known as:

Kidney Tumor Freezing (Cryotherapy)
Renal Tumor Ablation
Percutaneous Cryotherapy
Kidney Cancer Freezing

CPT Codes:

50593: Ablation, renal tumor(s), unilateral, percutaneous, cryotherapy

Also known as:

Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
Chest Tube Insertion
Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

CPT Codes:

32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Stanford, CA?

Dr. Hwang in Stanford, 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
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare

View All Insurances

Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

Dr. Gloria Hwang's Primary Practice

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 723-4000

Get Directions

Recognitions

Publications

Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Rel Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Liver

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinomas in Watershed Segments

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT