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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Podiatrist in Tappahannock, VA?
Dr. Joon Suk Hwang is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Tappahannock, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (804) 925-6027.
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As a Podiatrist, 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:
- Cellulitis of Left Toe
- Cellulitis
- Left Toe Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Toe Infection
- Spreading Left Toe Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03032: Cellulitis of left toe
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Right Toe Pain
- Pain
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right toes
- Right toe discomfort
- Pain in right foot digits
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79674: Pain in right toe(s)
Also known as:
- Skin Thickening
- Skin Condition
- Thick skin
- Epidermal hyperplasia
- Unspecified skin thickening
ICD-10 Codes:
- L859: Epidermal thickening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
What procedures does Dr. Hwang perform?
As a Podiatrist, 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.
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Partial Plantar Fascia Removal
- Heel Bone Removal
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Plantar Fasciectomy
- Foot Fascia Release
- Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
- 28060: Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate procedure)
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
Also known as:
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Toe Amputation (at Joint)
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
- Interphalangeal Joint Toe Amputation
- Partial Toe Amputation
- Toe Removal Surgery
- Digit Amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
- 28825: Amputation, toe; interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Foreign Body Removal from Foot
- Foot Foreign Object Extraction
- Object Removal Under Skin (Foot)
- Minor Foot Surgery for Foreign Body
- Splinter Removal Foot
CPT Codes:
- 28190: Removal of foreign body, foot; subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 925-6027 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Tappahannock, VA?
Dr. Hwang in Tappahannock, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Joon Suk Hwang's Primary Practice
402 Airport Rd
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 925-6027
Dr. Joon Suk Hwang's Practice 3
5700 Old Richmond Ave Ste E24
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-6576
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 1083020267.
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. Joon Suk Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Podiatrist near Tappahannock, VA. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joon Suk Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, VCU Medical Center North Hospital 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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Is Joon Suk Hwang accepting new patients in Tappahannock, VA?
Yes, Dr. Joon Suk Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joon Suk Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (804) 925-6027 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joon Suk Hwang?
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