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Dr. Taemin Hwang, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Gaithersburg, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Taemin Hwang, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (631) 444-2754.

    What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?

    Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hwang typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Taemin Hwang may include:

    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 (631) 444-2754 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Gaithersburg, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Taemin Hwang's Primary Practice

    655 Watkins Mill Rd

    Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    (631) 444-2754

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    Dr. Taemin Hwang's Practice 2

    700 2nd St NE

    Washington, DC 20002

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    Dr. Taemin Hwang's Practice 3

    1221 Mercantile Ln

    Largo, MD 20774

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hwang affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hwang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center,Fort Washington, MD
    Holy Cross Germantown Hospital,Germantown, MD

    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 1710206602.

    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. Taemin Hwang's specialty?

    Dr. Hwang is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gaithersburg, MD.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Taemin Hwang accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Taemin Hwang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (631) 444-2754 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (631) 444-2754 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?

    Dr. Hwang's offices are located in Gaithersburg, MD, Washington, DC, and Largo, MD.