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Dr. Young Kang, MD

Welsh, LA

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kang, Psychiatrist in Welsh, LA?

    Dr. Young Kang, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Welsh, LA. She has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified. Dr. Kang graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Psychiatry Kingsboro Psych Ctr, Psychiatry St Johns Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kang is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kang’s office at (337) 734-4730.

    Where did Dr. Kang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Psychiatry Kingsboro Psych Ctr, Psychiatry St Johns Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program

    • Medical School: Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine | Ewha Womans University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kang speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Kang treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Does Dr. Kang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 734-4730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Welsh, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. Young Kang's Primary Practice

    107 S Elms St

    Welsh, LA 70591

    (337) 734-4730

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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 1861424293.

    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. Young Kang's specialty?

    Dr. Kang is a Psychiatrist near Welsh, LA.

    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. Kang to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Ochsner American Legion Hospital 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

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    Is Young Kang accepting new patients in Welsh, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Young Kang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (337) 734-4730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Young Kang?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (337) 734-4730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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