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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hwang, Infectious Disease Specialist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Steven Hwang, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Hwang completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, 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 (562) 464-5350.
Where did Dr. Hwang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hwang treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis of Lymph Nodes
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Scrofula
- TB lymphadenitis
- Glandular TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- A182: Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Which procedures does Dr. Hwang perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Steven Hwang may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hwang's office.
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 464-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Whittier, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GlobalHealth
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Steven Hwang's Practice 2
903 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 204
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(213) 675-7781
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 1235334749.
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 Infectious Disease Specialist near Whittier, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
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. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Steven Hwang accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
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 (562) 464-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Hwang?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (562) 464-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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