Laura Haekyoung Kang, APN,C

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Laura Haekyoung Kang is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in East Orange, NJ with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(973) 674-8067East Orange, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laura Haekyoung Kang, APN,C runs an independent psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in East Orange, NJ. A Rutgers New Jersey Medical School graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 492 Nurse Practitioner providers in NJSee all Nurse Practitioner in East Orange22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1048dNPPES updated 2023-07-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

424 Main St, East Orange, NJ 07018-3212

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.3%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

149

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,168

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $332k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
74%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+38%)72%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
39%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
37%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

  2. Board certified · Jul 10, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in East OrangePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Education & Training

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

18 Cecilia Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470-4605

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Laura Haekyoung Kang

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Haekyoung Kang for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to East Orange 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 Laura Haekyoung Kang

Dr. Kang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Orange, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 674-8067.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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