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Dr. Eugene Kang, MD

Newport Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Eugene Kang, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kang is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Hindi, Korean, Persian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kang’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Kang speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Hindi

    • Korean

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kang typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kang 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. Kang. 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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kang typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Kang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Kang in Newport Beach, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. Eugene Kang's Primary Practice

    1 Hoag Dr

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

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    Dr. Eugene Kang's Practice 2

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386931244.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kang?

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

    What is Dr. Eugene Kang's specialty?

    Dr. Kang is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newport Beach, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is this Dr. Eugene Kang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, South Coast Global Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Providence St. Jude 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Eugene Kang accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eugene Kang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eugene Kang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eugene Kang?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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