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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jang, Neurologist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Michael Jang, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jang’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. Jang’s office at (323) 442-0117.
What languages does Dr. Jang speak?
Dr. Jang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jang treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jang 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. Jang. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Jang perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Jang may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jang's office.
Does Dr. Jang accept my insurance?
Dr. Jang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-0117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jang accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Jang in La Mesa, 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
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jang's office located?
Dr. Michael Jang's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(323) 442-0117
What is Dr. Jang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326574518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jang
What is Dr. Michael Jang's specialty?
Dr. Jang is a Neurologist near La Mesa, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Jang to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Jang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jang is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital 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
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Is Michael Jang accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Jang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Jang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jang's office at (323) 442-0117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Jang?
Please contact Dr. Jang's office at (323) 442-0117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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