Young Kang, MD
NPI 1861424293 · Psychiatry Physician · Welsh, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Young Kang, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Welsh, LA (NPI 1861424293).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861424293
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 05031R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
306 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 108 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $117 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 41 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 352 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 324 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 222 | 13 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 191 | — |
| Gabapentin | 167 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 159 | — |
| Lisinopril | 119 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2015-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Young Kang's NPI number?
- Young Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861424293, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Young Kang's specialty?
- Young Kang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Young Kang located?
- Young Kang's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 S Elms St, Welsh, LA 70591-4211.
- What is Young Kang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Young Kang is (337) 734-4730.
- Does Young Kang accept Medicare?
- Young Kang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Young Kang's NPI active?
- Yes — Young Kang's NPI (1861424293) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.