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Dr. Peter Hwan, MD

Dr. Peter Hwan, MD

Chicago, IL

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hwan, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Peter Hwan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Hwan graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Hwan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwan’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwan’s office at (312) 926-7337.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hwan?

    Dr. Peter Hwan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hwan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Newborn Care, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Hwan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Hwan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hwan board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Hwan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Hwan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hwan treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hwan 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. Hwan. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    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:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Bacterial Pink Eye
    • Mucopurulent Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10023: Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Hwan perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hwan 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. Hwan. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    Does Dr. Hwan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hwan accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Hwan in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hwan's office located?

    Dr. Peter Hwan's Primary Practice

    1460 N Halsted St Ste 502

    Chicago, IL 60642

    (312) 926-7337

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    What is Dr. Hwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225208218.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwan

    What is Dr. Peter Hwan's specialty?

    Dr. Hwan is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hwan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Hwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hwan is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Peter Hwan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Hwan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Hwan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hwan's office at (312) 926-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Hwan?

    Please contact Dr. Hwan's office at (312) 926-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Hwan have?

    Dr. Peter Hwan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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