Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qiang, Hospitalist in Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Mei Qiang, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Qiang graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Qiang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qiang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qiang’s office at (916) 537-5079.
Where did Dr. Qiang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Medical College | Wannan Medical College
Is Dr. Qiang board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Mei Qiang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Qiang speak?
Dr. Qiang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Qiang treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Qiang 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. Qiang. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Qiang perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mei Qiang may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Qiang's office.
Does Dr. Qiang accept my insurance?
Dr. Qiang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 537-5079 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qiang accept in Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Qiang in Carmichael, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Qiang's office located?
What is Dr. Qiang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qiang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346573136.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qiang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qiang
What is Dr. Mei Qiang's specialty?
Dr. Qiang is a Hospitalist near Carmichael, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Qiang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mei Qiang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Qiang is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Mei Qiang accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mei Qiang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mei Qiang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Qiang's office at (916) 537-5079 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mei Qiang?
Please contact Dr. Qiang's office at (916) 537-5079 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mei Qiang have?
Dr. Mei Qiang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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