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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Kung typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kung typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Kung may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kung's office located?
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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
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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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