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Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Norwalk, CT

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yang-Kauh, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CT?

    Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Norwalk, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Yang-Kauh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang-Kauh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang-Kauh’s office at (212) 772-3627.

    Is Dr. Yang-Kauh board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yang-Kauh speak?

    Dr. Yang-Kauh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yang-Kauh typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yang-Kauh 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. Yang-Kauh. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yang-Kauh typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh may include:

    Please contact Dr. Yang-Kauh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Yang-Kauh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang-Kauh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 772-3627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang-Kauh accept in Norwalk, CT?

    Dr. Yang-Kauh in Norwalk, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yang-Kauh's office located?

    Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh's Primary Practice

    506 Westport Ave

    Norwalk, CT 06851

    (212) 772-3627

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    Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh's Practice 2

    2248 31st St

    Astoria, NY 11105

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    Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh's Practice 3

    1143 Lexington Ave

    New York, NY 10075

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

    Dr. Yang-Kauh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518903277.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yang-Kauh?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh's specialty?

    Dr. Yang-Kauh is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Norwalk, CT.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Yang-Kauh 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine 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 Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh accepting new patients in Norwalk, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang-Kauh's office at (212) 772-3627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh?

    Please contact Dr. Yang-Kauh's office at (212) 772-3627 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yang-Kauh's office located?

    Dr. Yang-Kauh's offices are located in Norwalk, CT, Astoria, NY, and New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh have?

    Dr. Christine Yang-Kauh is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.