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Who is Dr. Hwang, Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Steven Hwang, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (215) 430-4000.
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Infant Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Upper Back
- Scoliosis
- Infant Scoliosis of Upper Back
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Infantile Scoliosis
- Baby Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Infant Scoliosis
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Thoracic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Upper Back Curve
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Thoracic Infantile Scoliosis
- Baby Upper Back Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M4105: Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41114: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M4104: Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Scoliosis Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Scoliosis
- Post-scoliosis surgery care
- Scoliosis recovery care
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4782: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery
Also known as:
- Implanted Device Management
- Implant adjustment
- Device follow-up
- Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
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:
- Spine Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Spinal Malformation
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Baby Back Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q675: Congenital deformity of spine
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Spinal birth defects
- Congenital spine abnormalities
- Vertebral malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Device Fitting
- Prosthetic Adjustment
- Orthotic Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Congenital Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Scoliosis at Birth
- Spinal Curve Birth Defect
- Congenital Spinal Deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q763: Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 430-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hwang in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Steven Hwang's Primary Practice
3551 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 430-4000
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 1841406295.
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. Steven Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Neurosurgeon near Philadelphia, PA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Hwang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hwang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shriners Children's Philadelphia. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Steven Hwang accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (215) 430-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Hwang?
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