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Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), birth defects, ear reconstruction, and more.

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-4000

Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD is a plastic surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and University Health.

Office Locations

UT Health San Antonio

4306 De Zavala Road Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78249

(210) 450-9000

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University Health

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-4000

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7703 Floyd Curl Drive Ut Div of Plastic Surgery, Mail Code 7844
San Antonio, TX 78229

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8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229

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UT Health San Antonio

8311 Ewing Halsell Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 562-8000

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Some issues Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	26
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Health San Antonio

University Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, Galaxy Health Network, Coventry, Blue California, Trustmark , WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Superior Health Plan, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator, Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Zelis - Third Party Administrator, Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator, El Paso Health - CHIP, Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, OptumHealth - Transplant Network, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange), Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products), Entrust - Third Party Administrator, SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products), HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)), Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Interlink - Transplant Network, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator, Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Insurance Accepted, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, WebTPA - Third Party Administrator, International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO), LifeTrac - Transplant Network, 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children) and Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Prime Health

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice

Galaxy Health Network

Coventry

Blue California

Trustmark

WellCare Medicare Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

HealthSpring

United Healthcare

Three Rivers

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

WellPoint

Employers Health Network

HealthSmart

Superior Health Plan

Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO)

Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator

Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator

CHAMPVA - Governmental

Zelis - Third Party Administrator

Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator

El Paso Health - CHIP

Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator

OptumHealth - Transplant Network

6 Degrees - Transplant

Oscar - Commercial Exchange

Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange)

Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products)

Entrust - Third Party Administrator

SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products)

HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator

Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO)

Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers)

Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs

Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products)

Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select)

Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation

Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator

Tokio Marine - Transplant Network

Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator

EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO))

Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium

Interlink - Transplant Network

Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation

Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator

Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator

Curative - Commercial (All Products)

Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY

Insurance Accepted

Veterans Administration - Governmental

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO)

Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer

WebTPA - Third Party Administrator

International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator

Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator

University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer

Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO)

LifeTrac - Transplant Network

90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children)

Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard T. Wang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$692 NATRELLE $415	NATRELLE-INSPIRA $147	AlloDerm $130
Davol Inc.	$314 Phasix Mesh $314
Allergan, Inc.	$283 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $283
Kerecis Limited	$253 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $157	Kerecis Omega3 Wound $96
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$230 TRUMATCH $230
Other	$1,348 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $227	NA $160	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $144	PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings $126	Restrata Wound Matrix $125	Other $567

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,121

Biography

Dr. Howard Wang is a specialist in plastic surgery. Dr. Wang is conversant in Mandarin. Clinical interests for Dr. Wang include skin cancer reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, and nose reconstruction. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Wang most likely takes Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. According to UT Health San Antonio, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Wang's office in San Antonio, TX.