Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Pulmonologist in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Dennis Hwang, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA. Dr. Hwang graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, 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) 597-9115.
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Disorder
- Sudden Sleep Attacks with Muscle Weakness
- Daytime Sleepiness with Cataplexy
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47411: Narcolepsy with cataplexy
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness with Long Sleep
- Sleep Disorder
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Long sleeper syndrome
- Unexplained excessive sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4711: Idiopathic hypersomnia with long sleep time
Also known as:
- Apnea
- Breathing Problems
- Temporary cessation of breathing
- Breathing pauses
- Stopped breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0681: Apnea, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Hwang may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
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) 597-9115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Fontana, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
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 1902928179.
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. Dennis Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Pulmonologist near Fontana, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Dennis Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dennis Hwang accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (310) 597-9115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Hwang?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (310) 597-9115 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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