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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kung, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Alina Kung, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Kung is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kung’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kung’s office at (212) 241-6500.
What languages does Dr. Kung speak?
Dr. Kung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Kung typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Kung 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. Kung. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Kung typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alina Kung may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Kung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kung accept my insurance?
Dr. Kung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kung accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kung in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Kung's office located?
What is Dr. Kung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285195883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kung
What is Dr. Alina Kung's specialty?
Dr. Kung is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New York, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Alina Kung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kung is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 Alina Kung accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alina Kung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alina Kung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kung's office at (212) 241-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alina Kung?
Please contact Dr. Kung's office at (212) 241-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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