Christopher Kang, M.D.
NPI 1962715094 · Surgery Physician · Laguna Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kang, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Laguna Beach, CA (NPI 1962715094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962715094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A134495 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
452 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 234 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 148 | $165 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 33 | $632 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 13 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1600 11th StWichita Falls, TX 76301-4300Phone: (940) 764-3608
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-18
- Last updated
- 2026-04-11
- Certified
- 2026-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kang's NPI number?
- Christopher Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962715094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kang's specialty?
- Christopher Kang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Kang located?
- Christopher Kang's practice location on file with NPPES is 31862 Coast Hwy Ste 201, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6771.
- What is Christopher Kang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kang is (310) 954-7169.
- Does Christopher Kang accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kang's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kang's NPI (1962715094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.