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Who is Dr. Kang, Infectious Disease Specialist in Long Island City, NY?
Dr. Seung Kang, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Island City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kang is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (718) 299-6797.
What languages does Dr. Kang speak?
Dr. Kang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kang typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kang typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seung Kang may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Long Island City, NY?
Dr. Kang in Long Island City, NY 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
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kang's office located?
Dr. Seung Kang's Primary Practice
2101 41st Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 299-6797
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 1861698490.
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. Seung Kang's specialty?
Dr. Kang is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Long Island City, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Seung Kang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Seung Kang accepting new patients in Long Island City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Seung Kang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seung Kang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seung Kang?
Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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