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Dr. Kristine Galang, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Galang, Pulmonologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Kristine Galang, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Galang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galang’s office at (916) 688-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Galang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Galang typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Galang 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. Galang. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Galang typically perform?

    Does Dr. Galang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Galang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Galang accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Galang in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Galang's office located?

    Dr. Kristine Galang's Primary Practice

    6600 Bruceville Rd

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 688-2000

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

    Dr. Galang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093208670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galang?

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

    What is Dr. Kristine Galang's specialty?

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Kristine Galang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Galang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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 Dr. Kristine Galang accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristine Galang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristine Galang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Galang's office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristine Galang?

    Please contact Dr. Galang's office at (916) 688-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Galang's office located?

    Dr. Galang's office is located in Sacramento, CA.