Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwang, Transplant Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Christine Hwang, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, 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 (214) 645-7670.
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University, Transplant Surgery
Is Dr. Hwang board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christine Hwang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
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 Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Hwang typically treat?
As a Transplant 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Hwang typically perform?
As a Transplant 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Ureteral Stent Placement
- Ureterotomy with Stent
- Kidney Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-7670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Hwang in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cook Children's
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Christine Hwang's Primary Practice
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 645-7670
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 1174735294.
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. Christine Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Transplant Surgeon near Dallas, TX.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Christine Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Chickasaw Nation 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
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Is Christine Hwang accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christine Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (214) 645-7670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Hwang?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (214) 645-7670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Hwang have?
Dr. Christine Hwang is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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