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Dr. John Kang, MD

Nephrologist

West Orange, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kang, Nephrologist in West Orange, NJ?

    Dr. John Kang, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kang is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (201) 724-2890.

    What languages does Dr. Kang speak?

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

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Kang typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Kidney Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Kang typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. John 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 (201) 724-2890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in West Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Kang in West Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. John Kang's Primary Practice

    443 Northfield Ave Ste 301

    West Orange, NJ 07052

    (201) 724-2890

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    Dr. John Kang's Practice 2

    784 Grand Ave Ste 201

    Ridgefield, NJ 07657

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    Dr. John Kang's Practice 3

    1625 Anderson Ave Ste 204

    Fort Lee, NJ 07024

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    What is Dr. Kang's NPI number?A 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 1427459734.

    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. John Kang's specialty?

    Dr. Kang is a Nephrologist near West Orange, NJ.

    What does a Nephrologist do?

    An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kang is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Kang accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. John Kang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (201) 724-2890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Kang?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (201) 724-2890 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. Kang's offices are located in West Orange, NJ, Ridgefield, NJ, and Fort Lee, NJ.