Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Kang, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Trauma Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Laguna Beach, CA
- NPI 1962715094
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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31862 Coast Hwy Ste 201
Laguna Beach, CA 926516771
(310) 954-7169 - Additional location
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1600 11Th St
Wichita Falls, TX 763014300
(940) 764-3608 - Mailing address
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1968 S Coast Hwy # 2201
Laguna Beach, CA 926513681
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A134495 · Texas #Q9839
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962715094. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
425
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$61,033
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 190 | 89 | $74 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 137 | 133 | $166 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 36 | 36 | $125 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 26 | 26 | $627 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $128 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 12 | 12 | $78 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 11 | 11 | $80 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Laguna Beach Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$145
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $145.07 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$71
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $71 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Kang's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kang practices Surgery Physician in Laguna Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kang practice?
Dr. Christopher Kang practices at 31862 Coast Hwy Ste 201, Laguna Beach, CA 926516771. Office phone: 3109547169.
What is Dr. Christopher Kang's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962715094, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.