Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whang, Diagnostic Radiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Is Dr. Whang board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Tom Whang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Whang speak?
Dr. Whang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Whang typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Whang 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. Whang. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Whang typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tom Whang may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Whang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whang accept my insurance?
Dr. Whang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whang accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Whang in La Jolla, CA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Whang's office located?
Dr. Tom Whang's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 455-9100
What hospitals are Dr. Whang affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whang's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891830170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whang