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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Wang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wang typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kaidong Wang may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Wang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wang's office located?
Dr. Kaidong Wang's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-3000
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.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kaidong Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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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.
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