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Dr. Charles Kung, MD

Dr. Charles Kung, MD

La Mirada, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kung, Internist in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Charles Kung, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kung graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kung is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kung’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kung’s office at (562) 867-8681.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Kung board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Kung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kung speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kung treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Kung 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. Kung. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kung perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Kung may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kung's office.

    Does Dr. Kung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 867-8681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kung accept in La Mirada, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kung's office located?

    Dr. Charles Kung's Primary Practice

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201

    La Mirada, CA 90638

    (562) 867-8681

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    Dr. Charles Kung's Practice 2

    10251 Artesia Blvd

    Bellflower, CA 90706

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    Dr. Charles Kung's Practice 3

    6557 Greenleaf Ave

    Whittier, CA 90601

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

    Dr. Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922014174.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kung?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Kung's specialty?

    Dr. Kung is a Internist near La Mirada, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Kung to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Kung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kung is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Charles Kung accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Kung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Kung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kung's office at (562) 867-8681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Kung?

    Please contact Dr. Kung's office at (562) 867-8681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Kung have?

    Dr. Charles Kung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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