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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. Dr. Kang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Kang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
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
- Wing-shaped Growth on Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11002: Unspecified pterygium of left 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:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Kang typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Kang 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
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
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kai Kang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il) 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 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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