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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wang, Psychiatrist in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Kara Wang, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wang’s office at (408) 518-2024.
What languages does Dr. Wang speak?
Dr. Wang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wang treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Which procedures does Dr. Wang perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Wang may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wang's office.
Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?
Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 518-2024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Wang in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wang's office located?
What is Dr. Wang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194309823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wang
What is Dr. Kara Wang's specialty?
Dr. Wang is a Psychiatrist near San Mateo, CA.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Wang to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kara Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Kara Wang accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Wang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Wang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (408) 518-2024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Wang?
Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (408) 518-2024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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