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- 2921 Palo Verde Ave Ste 102, Long Beach, CA 90815
About Dr. Kwak
Based in Long Beach, CA, Young J. Kwak, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Young graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 2013. Young is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Young cared for 1,481 Medicare patients across 2,104 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1922443464 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (562) 999-3483
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2921 PALO VERDE AVE STE 102
Long Beach, CA 90815
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,104 services · 1,481 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
351 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
258 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
165 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
139 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
139 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
106 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
79 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
75 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
60 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
50 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Long Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Young J. Kwak's specialty?
Young J. Kwak is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Young J. Kwak?
Young J. Kwak is listed at 2921 Palo Verde Ave Ste 102, Long Beach, CA 90815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Young J. Kwak?
The number on file is (562) 999-3483. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Young J. Kwak's NPI number?
Young J. Kwak's National Provider Identifier is 1922443464. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Young J. Kwak's education?
Young J. Kwak attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Young J. Kwak been practicing?
Young J. Kwak has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Young J. Kwak known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Young J. Kwak performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Young J. Kwak confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Young J. Kwak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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