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Dr. Sung-Chul Yang, MD

Lancaster, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yang, Nephrologist in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Sung-Chul Yang, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yang graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (661) 948-1388.

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

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Seoul National University College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yang speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Yang treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Yang 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. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N178: Other acute kidney failure
    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid Overload
    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Excess Fluid
    • Water Retention
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sung-Chul Yang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 948-1388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Yang in Lancaster, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Sung-Chul Yang's Primary Practice

    1759 W Avenue J # 101

    Lancaster, CA 93534

    (661) 948-1388

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    Dr. Sung-Chul Yang's Practice 2

    212 S Richmond Rd

    Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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    Dr. Sung-Chul Yang's Practice 3

    335 E Avenue I

    Lancaster, CA 93535

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

    Dr. Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871562900.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yang?

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

    What is Dr. Sung-Chul Yang's specialty?

    Dr. Yang is a Nephrologist near Lancaster, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sung-Chul Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with West Chester Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sung-Chul Yang accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sung-Chul Yang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sung-Chul Yang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (661) 948-1388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sung-Chul Yang?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (661) 948-1388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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