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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kang, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Wheaton, IL?
Dr. Kai Kang, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheaton, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kang’s office at (630) 668-8250.
What languages does Dr. Kang speak?
Dr. Kang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kang treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
- Wing-shaped Growth on Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11002: Unspecified pterygium of left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Small Pupils
- Eye Disease
- Miosis
- Constricted pupils
- Pinpoint pupils
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5703: Miosis
Also known as:
- Corneal Inflammation
- Corneal Ulcer
- Corneal Disorder
- Keratitis
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Inflammation
- Eye Ulcer
- Open Sore on Cornea
- Corneal Erosion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H169: Unspecified keratitis
- H16001: Unspecified corneal ulcer, right eye
Also known as:
- Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
- Conjunctival Growth
- Wing-shaped Eye Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11001: Unspecified pterygium of right eye
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
- H18512: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, left eye
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
- Corneal Disorder
- Genetic Corneal Disorders
- Inherited Corneal Conditions
- Familial Eye Dystrophies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18593: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Kang perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kai Kang may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kang's office.
Does Dr. Kang accept my insurance?
Dr. Kang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 668-8250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Wheaton, IL?
Dr. Kang in Wheaton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kang's office located?
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 1871835603.
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. Kai Kang's specialty?
Dr. Kang is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Wheaton, IL. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Kang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kai Kang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kai Kang accepting new patients in Wheaton, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kai Kang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kai Kang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (630) 668-8250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kai Kang?
Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (630) 668-8250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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