Dr. Grace Hwang, MD

Orange, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Hwang, Surgeon in Orange, CA?

Dr. Grace Hwang, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, 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 (714) 202-5682.

What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?

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

English
Korean
Spanish

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

As a Surgeon, 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:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
Abscess
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

ICD-10 Codes:

K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

Also known as:

Rectal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Anal Bleeding
Blood in Stool
Lower GI Bleed

ICD-10 Codes:

K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Also known as:

Anal Fissure
Anal Disorder
Rectal Tear
Fissure in Anus
Perianal Fissure

ICD-10 Codes:

K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

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

As a Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

Also known as:

Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
Rectal exam with general anesthesia
Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

CPT Codes:

45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

Also known as:

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

CPT Codes:

47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

Also known as:

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
Keyhole Appendectomy
Scope Appendectomy

CPT Codes:

44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

Also known as:

Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
Rigid Sigmoidoscopy

CPT Codes:

45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
Minimally invasive colectomy
Laparoscopic bowel resection
Keyhole colon surgery

CPT Codes:

44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)

Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 202-5682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Central Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

Dr. Grace Hwang's Primary Practice

1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 470

Orange, CA 92868

(714) 202-5682

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What hospitals are Dr. Hwang affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Hwang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Providence St. Jude Medical Center,Fullerton, CA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Uci Medical Center,Orange, CA

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Orange County Global Medical Center,Santa Ana, CA

Ranked C-section surgery

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange,Orange, CA

Anaheim General Hospital,Anaheim, CA

Providence St. Mary Medical Center,Apple Valley, 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 1053720797.

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. Grace Hwang's specialty?

Dr. Hwang is a Surgeon near Orange, CA.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

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

Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Orange County Global 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

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