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Dr. James Kang, MD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kang, Diagnostic Radiologist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. James Kang, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kang’s office at (650) 299-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Kang speak?

    Dr. Kang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Kang typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Kang 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. Kang. 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 here.

    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:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Brain Ischemia
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Brain Hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6782: Cerebral ischemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Kang typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Kang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 299-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Kang in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. James Kang's Primary Practice

    1100 Veterans Blvd

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 299-2000

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    Dr. James Kang's Practice 2

    99 Montecillo Rd

    San Rafael, CA 94903

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    Dr. James Kang's Practice 3

    975 Sereno Dr

    Vallejo, CA 94589

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    What is Dr. Kang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427284827.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kang

    What is Dr. James Kang's specialty?

    Dr. Kang is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Redwood City, CA.

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is this Dr. James Kang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center 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

    When to see a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Diagnostic Radiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Kang accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Kang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Kang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (650) 299-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Kang?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (650) 299-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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