CHRISTOPHER Y. KANG M.D. – NPI #1962715094
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

CHRISTOPHER KANG is a surgeon located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962715094 to CHRISTOPHER KANG on July 18, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 11, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER KANG below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER Y. KANG

NPI Number
1962715094
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER Y. KANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
31862 COAST HWY STE 201
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-6771
Phone: (310) 954-7169 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1600 11th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-4300
Phone: (940) 764-3608
Mailing address
1968 S COAST HWY # 2201
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3681
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 11, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 CA A134495
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 TX Q9839

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER KANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KELL WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      5420 KELL WEST BOULEVARD
      WICHITA FALLS, TX 76310
    • UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
      1600 11TH STREET
      WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301

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