Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwan, Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kwan?
Dr. Michael Kwan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kwan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio, TX community, Dr. Kwan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kwan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cardiology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX USA | Transplant Cardiology, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX USA
Residency: 1995 | Brooke Army Medical Center | San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Program
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kwan board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Kwan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1998
What languages does Dr. Kwan speak?
Dr. Kwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kwan typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kwan 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. Kwan. 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:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kwan typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Kwan may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Kwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-8485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwan accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Kwan in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kwan's office located?
Dr. Michael Kwan's Primary Practice
4499 Medical Dr Ste 166
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-8485
What hospitals are Dr. Kwan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kwan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kwan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942267802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwan