Karen Yungjoo Whang, MD
Karen Yungjoo Whang, MD practices as part of a group surgery specialist practice in Menlo Park, CA. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and ischemic_heart.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $130
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Karen Yungjoo Whang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Apr 28, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194083
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Yungjoo Whang for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Menlo Park 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 Karen Yungjoo Whang
NPI records show Dr. Whang as active with telehealth listed in Menlo Park, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 498-7489.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Yungjoo Whang
Practice Location
1300 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4260
Mailing Address
1300 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4260
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