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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kan, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Michael Kan, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years. Dr. Kan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kan’s office at (858) 626-7275.
What languages does Dr. Kan speak?
Dr. Kan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kan typically treat?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kan 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. Kan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Coagulation Disorder
- Blood Clotting Problem
- Abnormal PT/INR
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R791: Abnormal coagulation profile
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kan typically perform?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Kan may include:
- Abdominal Nuclear Medicine Study
- Brain Perfusion Scan
- Gastric Emptying Scan
- Glucose Metabolic Imaging - FDG
- Hepatobiliary Imaging
- Iodine Treatment
- Nuclear Medicine Consultation
- Nuclear Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 626-7275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kan accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kan in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kan's office located?
What is Dr. Kan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184675357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kan
What is Dr. Michael Kan's specialty?
Dr. Kan is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist do?
Nuclear Medicine Specialist has expertise in using the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as for medical research purposes. Diseases are detected by using radiation detection and imaging instrument systems, as this technique changes the functionality and metabolism of normal body cells, tissues and organs. This approach can reveal a wide range of diseases, often before structural abnormalities in the affected organ are detectable using other techniques. Key applications include the early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attacks), early cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation, as well as diagnosing infections and inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, these techniques can facilitate the early detection of blood clots in the lungs. Unique forms of radioactive molecules are used to attack and destroy cancer cells (such as those found in lymphoma and thyroid cancer) or alleviate severe pain associated with cancer that has metastasized to the bones.
Is this Dr. Michael Kan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kan is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Nuclear Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Kan accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Kan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Kan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kan's office at (858) 626-7275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Kan?
Please contact Dr. Kan's office at (858) 626-7275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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