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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whang, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Emily Whang, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whang’s office at (310) 206-6134.
What languages does Dr. Whang speak?
Dr. Whang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Whang typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Whang typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Whang performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Whang accept my insurance?
Dr. Whang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whang accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Whang in Los Angeles, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whang's office located?
Dr. Emily Whang's Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave # 12-383
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-6134
Dr. Emily Whang's Practice 2
200 Medical Plz 265 Ucla Dept of Ped Grp
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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 1235422197.
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. Emily Whang's specialty?
Dr. Whang is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Emily Whang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whang is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Emily Whang accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Whang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Whang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whang's office at (310) 206-6134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Whang?
Please contact Dr. Whang's office at (310) 206-6134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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