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Dr. Joseph Kang, MD

Dr. Joseph Kang, MD

Whittier, CA

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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    Who is Dr. Kang, Family Medicine Specialist in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Kang, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified. Dr. Kang graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at White Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Kang is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kang’s office at (323) 664-7777.

    Where did Dr. Kang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: White Memorial Medical Center | White Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kang speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kang treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Classic Migraine
    • Migraine with warning signs
    • Ocular Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43511: Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43111: Migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Underarm Sweating
    • Sweat
    • Axillary hyperhidrosis
    • Sweaty armpits
    • Underarm hyperhidrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L74510: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral TMJ Joint Pain
    • Bilateral TMJ Disorder
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
    • Both side jaw joint pain
    • Bilateral TMJ pain
    • Both side temporomandibular arthralgia
    • Both side TMJ pain
    • Bilateral temporomandibular joint dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26623: Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint
    • M26603: Bilateral temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Long COVID
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Post-COVID Syndrome
    • Long-Haul COVID
    • Chronic COVID

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Spasm
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Calf Muscle Cramp
    • Spasms in Calf
    • Charley Horse in Calf

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62831: Muscle spasm of calf

    Which procedures does Dr. Kang perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Kang may include:

    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 (323) 664-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kang accept in Whittier, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Kang's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kang's Primary Practice

    7941 Painter Ave

    Whittier, CA 90602

    (323) 664-7777

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    Dr. Joseph Kang's Practice 2

    3755 Beverly Blvd Ste 301

    Los Angeles, CA 90004

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph Kang?

    Dr. Kang has appointments available at his Whittier, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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 1982636288.

    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. Joseph Kang's specialty?

    Dr. Kang is a Family Medicine Specialist near Whittier, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kang to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Kang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Joseph Kang accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Kang offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kang, or call (323) 664-7777 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kang?

    Please contact Dr. Kang's office at (323) 664-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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