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DR. JOSEPH I KANG MD
NPI 1982636288
Family Medicine in Whittier, CA

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7941 PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602(562) 360-1530(562) 321-5408 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2024, Dec 13, 2021, Apr 8, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Joseph I Kang Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH I KANG MD (NPI 1982636288) is an individual family medicine provider in Whittier, California, licensed in California (G34033) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982636288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH I KANGCredential: MD
Location Address7941 PAINTER AVEWhittier, CA 90602-2414
Mailing AddressPo Box 9220Whittier, CA 90608-9220 · (562) 249-8344
Phone(562) 360-1530
Fax(562) 321-5408
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1982636288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G34033
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License G34033 (CA)
Also ListedClinic/Center · Urgent CareTaxonomy 261QU0200X
7941 PAINTER AVE, Whittier, CA 90602
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1982636288CA
Medicaid1003000811CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph I Kang Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Kang reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Care Now Urgentcare
Same address
Urgent Care
7941 PAINTER AVE
Whittier, CA 90602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1780291351 (562) 249-8344

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. DAVID BERNAL M.D.
General Practice
7941 PAINTER AVE
WHITTIER, CA 90602
Los Angeles County (562) 360-1530
LA CUARTA URGENT CARE
Family Medicine
7941 PAINTER AVE
WHITTIER, CA 90602
Los Angeles County (562) 321-5084
DR DAVID BERNAL MEDICAL OFFICES A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
7941 PAINTER AVE
WHITTIER, CA 90602
Los Angeles County (562) 360-1530
CARE NOW URGENTCARE
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
7941 PAINTER AVE
WHITTIER, CA 90602
Los Angeles County (562) 249-8344

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Kang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Kang is 1982636288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Joseph Kang located?

Joseph Kang practices at 7941 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602. The listed phone number is (562) 360-1530.

What is Joseph Kang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Kang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Kang is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Kang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Kang reassigns Medicare benefits to Care Now Urgentcare (Whittier, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Kang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Kang was last updated on September 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.