Dr. Karen Y Whang
General Surgery in Los Altos, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 30+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Karen Y Whang, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Los Altos, California. She attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including El Camino Hospital, Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Karen Y Whang also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. Karen Y Whang accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 254-5200 to request Dr. Karen Y Whang the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Karen Y Whang |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4183783814 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 30 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Karen Y Whang attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1994.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1477668622
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, August 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Karen Y Whang
Medical Licenses
Dr. Karen Y Whang has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 30 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| A69272 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Mountain View, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Redwood City, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | 1724 |
Practice Locations
370 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Phone: (650) 254-5200
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, June 1, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, January 10, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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