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Who is Dr. Hwang, Neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Brian Hwang, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hwang is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwang’s office at (610) 357-5324.
What languages does Dr. Hwang speak?
Dr. Hwang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Hwang perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Pump Catheter Placement (with Laminectomy)
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter Revision
- Pain Medication Pump Surgery
- Laminectomy for Catheter Placement
CPT Codes:
- 62351: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; with laminectomy
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
- Cranioplasty
- Skull flap reattachment
- Prosthetic skull plate insertion
- Skull defect repair
CPT Codes:
- 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Neck Disc Removal and Nerve Decompression
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- Cervical Spine Decompression
- Neck Disc Surgery
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 63075: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, single interspace
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Intervertebral Device Implantation
- Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
- Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
- Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Soft Tissue Biopsy of Back or Flank
- Biopsy
- Back Tissue Biopsy
- Flank Biopsy
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Soft Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 21925: Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank; deep
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Does Dr. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 357-5324 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwang accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Hwang in Laguna Hills, 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
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hwang's office located?
Dr. Brian Hwang's Primary Practice
23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 405
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(610) 357-5324
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 1699087908.
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. Brian Hwang's specialty?
Dr. Hwang is a Neurosurgeon near Laguna Hills, CA. 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. Brian Hwang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwang is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Orange County Global 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 Brian Hwang accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Hwang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Hwang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwang's office at (610) 357-5324 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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