Dr. James Kang

Orthopedic Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
38+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. James Kang, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. James Kang also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. James Kang accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 687-3900 to request Dr. James Kang the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3471 Fifth Ave
Suite 700, 3471 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215

(412) 687-3900

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Basics

Full Name	James Kang
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	6709913304
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. James Kang attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1986.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1487628889
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 26, 2017

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He 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.
EHR - He 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.
MHI - He 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.
MOC - He 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. James Kang

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. James Kang has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 38 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.	264926	Massachusetts
Other Service Providers / Specialist click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.	MD039461E	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital	Boston, Massachusetts	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Brigham And Women's Hospital	Boston, Massachusetts	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	2674

Practice Locations

3471 Fifth Ave
Suite 700, 3471 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215

Phone: (412) 687-3900
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