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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Michael Hwang is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (310) 222-3501.
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Hwang may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (310) 222-3501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Michael Hwang's Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St # 21
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-3501
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 1427462688.
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. Michael Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Michael Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Los Angeles General 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Hwang accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (310) 222-3501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hwang?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (310) 222-3501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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