Sung Yang, MD
NPI 1871562900 · Nephrology Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sung Yang, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1871562900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871562900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A43185 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,179 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 395 | $367 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 285 | $107 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 199 | $305 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 156 | $77 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 86 | $306 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 101 | — |
| Fat Emulsion/Olive/Soy/Phosphobrand: Clinolipid | 78 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 53 | 17 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 51 | 16 |
| Calcitriol | 47 | 11 |
| Calcium Acetate | 47 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2016-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sung Yang's NPI number?
- Sung Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871562900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sung Yang's specialty?
- Sung Yang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sung Yang located?
- Sung Yang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1759 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534-2703.
- What is Sung Yang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sung Yang is (661) 948-1388.
- Does Sung Yang accept Medicare?
- Sung Yang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sung Yang's NPI active?
- Yes — Sung Yang's NPI (1871562900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.