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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Orthopedic Surgeon in Westerville, OH?
Dr. John Hwang, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Westerville, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (614) 545-7900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hwang?
Dr. John Hwang, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hwang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Fractures-Non Union, Osteomyelitis, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Westerville/OH community, Dr. Hwang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As an Orthopedic 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.
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
- Pelvic Fracture
- Fractured Pelvis
- Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32810A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Left Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Left Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Sacrum fracture
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Broken tailbone
- Sacral fracture
- Pelvic bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3210XA: Unspecified fracture of sacrum, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does Dr. Hwang perform?
As an Orthopedic 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.
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Hip Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
- Percutaneous Femoral Neck Fixation
- Minimally Invasive Hip Fracture Surgery
- Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
- 27235: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck
Also known as:
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
CPT Codes:
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Femur Fracture Repair (Open)
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
- Thigh Bone Fracture Surgery
- Supracondylar Femur Fracture Fixation
- Transcondylar Femur Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27511: Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture without intercondylar extension, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
- Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Lower Leg Bone
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Care
- Fibula Shaft Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 27780: Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Knee Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment for Pelvic Fracture or Dislocation
- Non-Surgical Pelvic Ring Fracture Treatment
- Pelvic Dislocation Management
- Sacroiliac Joint Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27197: Closed treatment of posterior pelvic ring fracture(s), dislocation(s), diastasis or subluxation of the ilium, sacroiliac joint, and/or sacrum, with or without anterior pelvic ring fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s) of the pubic symphysis and/or superior/inferior rami, unilateral or bilateral; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Debridement
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Fascia Debridement
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 545-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Westerville, OH?
Dr. Hwang in Westerville, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medica
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. John Hwang's Primary Practice
477 Cooper Rd Ste 300
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 545-7900
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 1275809303.
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. John Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Westerville, OH. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City 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 John Hwang accepting new patients in Westerville, OH?
Yes, Dr. John Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (614) 545-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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