EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Kaidong Wang, MD

Dr. Kaidong Wang, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wang, Physiatrist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Kaidong Wang, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Wang graduated from Jinzhou Medical School and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Wang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wang’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wang’s office at (925) 939-3000.

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

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine

    • Medical School: Jinzhou Med Coll, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China | Jinzhou Medical School

    Is Dr. Wang board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Kaidong Wang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Wang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wang treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0D: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myopathy
    • Muscle Disease
    • Muscle Weakness Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7289: Other specified myopathies

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    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:

    • Multiple Injury
    • Many injuries
    • Several injuries
    • Polytrauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Wang in Walnut Creek, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Wang's office located?

    Dr. Kaidong Wang's Primary Practice

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 939-3000

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kaidong Wang's Practice 2

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164576708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?

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

    What is Dr. Kaidong Wang's specialty?

    Dr. Wang is a Physiatrist near Walnut Creek, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Wang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kaidong Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Riverside University Health System 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

    Where can I learn more about Physiatrist?

    Explore Physiatrist with 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 Kaidong Wang accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kaidong Wang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kaidong Wang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kaidong Wang?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kaidong Wang have?

    Dr. Kaidong Wang is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

    Other Physiatrist Near Walnut Creek, CA

    Dr. David Chow, MD

    Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Walnut Creek, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Walnut Creek, CA
    JD
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Walnut Creek, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists