Jay Kahng, M.D.
Jay Kahng is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Jay Kahng, M.D. in person in Santa Monica or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 29+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Santa Monica area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1279dNPPES updated 2022-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 110, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2096
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
739
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
743
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,936
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $611k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$322 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jay Kahng's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194031
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Jay Kahng
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jay Kahng for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jay Kahng
NPI records show Dr. Kahng as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 453-0419.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jay Kahng
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 110, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2096
Mailing Address
1301 20th St Ste 110, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2096
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