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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwu, Emergency Medicine Specialist in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Derrick Hwu, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in McKinney, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwu’s office.
What languages does Dr. Hwu speak?
Dr. Hwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwu typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hwu 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. Hwu. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwu typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derrick Hwu may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwu accept in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Hwu in McKinney, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hwu's office located?
What is Dr. Hwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679836720.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwu
What is Dr. Derrick Hwu's specialty?
Dr. Hwu is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near McKinney, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Derrick Hwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwu is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Plano Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derrick Hwu accepting new patients in McKinney, TX?
Yes, Dr. Derrick Hwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derrick Hwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derrick Hwu?
Please contact Dr. Hwu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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