Edwin Kang, PA-C
NPI 1598292815 · Physician Assistant · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Kang, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1598292815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598292815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00436000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
428 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 167 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 78 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 55 | $65 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 23 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 50 | 49 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | 17 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 12 | 12 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 111 Central AveNewark, NJ 07102-1909Phone: (973) 887-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-17
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
- Certified
- 2021-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Kang's NPI number?
- Edwin Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598292815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Kang's specialty?
- Edwin Kang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edwin Kang located?
- Edwin Kang's practice location on file with NPPES is 617 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102-4403.
- What is Edwin Kang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Kang is (862) 246-7940.
- Does Edwin Kang accept Medicare?
- Edwin Kang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Kang's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Kang's NPI (1598292815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.