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Dr. Richard Hwang, MD, PHD

El Paso, TX

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    Who is Dr. Hwang, Retina Specialist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Richard Hwang, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (915) 532-3912.

    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 Retina 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Retinal Hole
    • Foveal Hole
    • Macular Cyst
    • Macular Pseudohole
    • Nonexudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
    • Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
    • H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 532-3912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in El Paso, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Truman Medical Centers

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Richard Hwang's Primary Practice

    1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800

    El Paso, TX 79902

    (915) 532-3912

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    Dr. Richard Hwang's Practice 2

    3900 E Lohman Ave Ste A

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

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    What is Dr. Hwang's NPI number?An 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 1548587769.

    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. Richard Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is a Retina Specialist near El Paso, TX. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Hwang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with 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 Richard Hwang accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (915) 532-3912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Hwang?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (915) 532-3912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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