Summary

Dr. James Tang is a family medicine and hospital medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Suzhou Medical College. He completed his residency training at Mercy Hospital and brings over three decades of clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Tang is fluent in English.

Dr. Tang practices at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California, along with locations in Chula Vista, San Jose, and San Diego. He specializes in managing complex conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and kidney disease. His expertise includes providing compassionate end-of-life care through hospice services and palliative care approaches that focus on comfort and quality of life.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 32 years of experience
  • 77 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mercy Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Yc Tang has 4 locations

Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 N Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123

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32 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Palm Springs , CAOrinda , CAHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Suzhou Medical College Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Yc Tang

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • ArchCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Yc Tang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Yc Tang has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Dr. James Yc Tang holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mercy Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suzhou Medical College in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Tang's NPI number is 1508151127.

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Dr. James Tang speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Tang affiliated with?
Dr. James Tang is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.

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