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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Trauma Surgeon in Middletown, NY?
Dr. Elizabeth Kao, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Middletown, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (214) 633-5555.
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Kao 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. Kao. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Elizabeth Kao may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kao's office.
Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 633-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Middletown, NY?
Dr. Kao in Middletown, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205254281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kao
What is Dr. Elizabeth Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Trauma Surgeon near Middletown, NY. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Kao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Garnet Health Medical Center 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 Elizabeth Kao accepting new patients in Middletown, NY?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (214) 633-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (214) 633-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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