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Dr. Paul Hwang, MD

Physiatrist

Bellflower, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwang, Physiatrist in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Paul Hwang, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hwang completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (562) 461-3000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Hwang board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    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 Physiatrist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve
    • Compressed Nerve Root
    • Spinal Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5410: Radiculopathy, site unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul 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 (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • HealthSmart

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Paul Hwang's Primary Practice

    9400 Rosecrans Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 461-3000

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    Dr. Paul Hwang's Practice 2

    9333 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

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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:

    Downey Medical Center,Downey, CA
    Whittier Hospital Medical Center,Whittier, CA

    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 1720147341.

    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. Paul Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is a Physiatrist near Bellflower, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Paul Hwang accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (562) 461-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's offices are located in Bellflower, CA and Downey, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Hwang have?

    Dr. Paul Hwang is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.