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Who is Dr. Whang, Infectious Disease Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Donald Whang, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Whang graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Whang is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whang’s office at (310) 784-5880.
Where did Dr. Whang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whang speak?
Dr. Whang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whang treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whang perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Donald Whang may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whang's office.
Does Dr. Whang accept my insurance?
Dr. Whang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 784-5880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whang accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Whang in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whang's office located?
Dr. Donald Whang's Primary Practice
23430 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-5880
What is Dr. Whang's NPI number?An 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 1922325521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whang
What is Dr. Donald Whang's specialty?
Dr. Whang is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Torrance, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Whang to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Donald Whang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baldwin Park Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Donald Whang accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Whang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Whang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whang's office at (310) 784-5880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Whang?
Please contact Dr. Whang's office at (310) 784-5880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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