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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuo, Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Selena Kuo is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kuo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuo’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Kuo speak?
Dr. Kuo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kuo treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kuo diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kuo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Which procedures does Dr. Kuo perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Selena Kuo may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kuo's office.
Does Dr. Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuo accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kuo in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kuo's office located?
What is Dr. Kuo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174029821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuo
What is Dr. Selena Kuo's specialty?
Dr. Kuo is a Gastroenterologist near La Jolla, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Kuo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Selena Kuo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuo is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Selena Kuo accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Selena Kuo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Selena Kuo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Selena Kuo?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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