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Dr. Irene Hwang, MD

Dr. Irene Hwang, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Honolulu, HI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwang, Family Medicine Specialist in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Irene Hwang, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (808) 293-9261.

    Is Dr. Hwang board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Irene Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Irene Hwang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 293-9261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Hwang in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AlohaCare

    • Cigna Group

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hawaii Medical Service Association

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Irene Hwang's Primary Practice

    1380 Lusitana St Ste 913

    Honolulu, HI 96813

    (808) 293-9261

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    Dr. Irene Hwang's Practice 2

    56-119 Pualalea St

    Kahuku, HI 96731

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hwang affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hwang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kahuku Medical Center,Kahuku, HI
    Castle Medical Center,Kailua, HI

    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 1548550114.

    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. Irene Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is a Family Medicine Specialist near Honolulu, HI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center, Pali Momi 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Irene Hwang accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Irene Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Irene Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (808) 293-9261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Irene Hwang?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (808) 293-9261 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's offices are located in Honolulu, HI and Kahuku, HI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Irene Hwang have?

    Dr. Irene Hwang is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.