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Dr. Peter Hwang, DO

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Glenview, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwang, Trauma Surgeon in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Peter Hwang, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (484) 628-4879.

    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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

    As a Trauma 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

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

    As a Trauma 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-4879 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Glenview, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Peter Hwang's Primary Practice

    2180 Pfingsten Rd Fl 1

    Glenview, IL 60026

    (484) 628-4879

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    Dr. Peter Hwang's Practice 2

    9600 Gross Point Rd

    Skokie, IL 60076

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    Dr. Peter Hwang's Practice 3

    777 Park Ave W

    Highland Park, IL 60035

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    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 1023401460.

    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. Peter Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is a Trauma Surgeon near Glenview, IL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Peter Hwang accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Peter Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (484) 628-4879 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (484) 628-4879 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's offices are located in Glenview, IL, Skokie, IL, and Highland Park, IL.