Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuo, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. William Kuo, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kuo graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Kuo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuo’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kuo?
Dr. William Kuo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kuo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Endovascular Surgery, Iliac Vein Obstruction, Interventional Radiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Kuo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kuo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kuo board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. William Kuo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Kuo speak?
Dr. Kuo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kuo typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Implanted Device Management
- Implant adjustment
- Device follow-up
- Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kuo typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Kuo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Vena Cava Filter Removal
- IVC Filter Retrieval
- Endovascular Filter Removal
- Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
- 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Does Dr. Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuo accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Kuo in Stanford, 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
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kuo's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Endovascular Therapy for Pulmory Embolism
Ve Tech LGM Filter Retrieval 16 Years after Implantation
, 2013
Excimer laser-assisted removal of embedded inferior ve cava filters
, 2013
Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded
, 2013
Optimizing Catheter-directed Thrombolysis for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis
, 2013
Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmory Embolism
Percutaneous Interventions for Acute Pulmory Embolism
Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Altertive Techniques and Histologic Tissue Alysis
, 2012
Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmory Embolism
, 2012
Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer L
, 2011
The Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Ve Cava Filter Removal
, 2010
Optimizing endovascular therapy for acute PE: primum non nocere.
, 2010
High-risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters
, 2009
Catheter-directed Therapy for the Treatment of Massive Pulmory Embolism
, 2009
Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation
, 2008
Wire loop methods for retrieval of trapped inferior ve cava filters
, 2008
Catheter-directed intervention for acute pulmory embolism - A shining saber
, 2008
Emergency retrieval of a G2 filter after complete migration in to the right ventricle
, 2007
Retrieval of trapped Gunther tulip inferior ve cava filters: Sre-over-guide wire loop technique
, 2006
Transcatheter treatment for lower gastrointestil hemorrhage.
, 2004
Superselective microcoil embolization for the treatment of lower gastrointestil hemorrhage
, 2003
Excimer laser-assisted removal of embedded IVC filters: a single-center prospective study
Outcomes of viabil covered stent placement for treatment of hepaticojejunostomy strictures
Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower
, 2012
Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventiol Radiology: A Single-Center Experience
, 2012
Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute DVT
, 2012
Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded
Applying a structured innovation process to interventiol radiology: a single center's experience
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience
, 2012
Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis
Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT
, 2011
Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to
, 2011
Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries
, 2011
Portal Venous Remodeling After Endovascular Reduction of Pediatric Autogenous Portosystemic Shunts
, 2011
Intrahepatic Collateral Supply to the Previously Embolized Right Gastric Artery
, 2011
Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmory Embolism: An Inverse Correlation
, 2011
Photothermal ablation with the excimer laser sheath technique for embedded IVC filter removal
Making the case for early medical student education in interventiol radiology
Cholecystostomy for high risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: A 10 year alysis
Renewing Focus on Resident Education
, 2010
Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy
, 2010
Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization
, 2010
Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of Indetermite Pulmory Pathology
, 2010
Making the Case for Early Medical Student Education in Interventiol Radiology
, 2010
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Reporting Standards for Endovascular Treatment of Pulmory Embolism
, 2010
Retrieval of permanently-embedded IVC filters
Impact of using c-arm CT on treatment planning for yttrium-90 radioembolization
Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
, 2009
Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy
, 2009
High-Risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters
Iliac Vein Stenosis and Thrombus Volume
Impact of C-Arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Transhepatic Arterial
Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-Guided Radiotherapy
Impact of C-Arm CT on Treatment Planning in Patients Undergoing Chemembolization for Tumors Located
Comparison of Outcomes between TIPS Performed with 8 mm and 10 mm Diameter Stent-Graft Devices
A Novel Rat Hepatocellular Carcinoma Model Designed for In Vivo Evaluation of Image
Catheter-Directed Therapy for Massive Pulmory Embolism
In Vitro Transfection of Hepatoma Cells and Hepatocytes with a Nonviral Vector Using Protamine
Safety and Efficacy of Ethanolamine for Embolization of Gastric Varices in Patients with Portal
Oral Contraceptive-Induced Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Correlation with May-Thurner Syndrome
Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation
, 2007
Retrieval of the Difficult Günther-Tulip IVC Filter: Sre over guide wire loop technique
Comparison of Vasa Vasorum after Intravascular Stent Placement with Sirolimus Coated
Mesenteric Angiography and Intervention
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdomil Aorta
Superselective Arterial Coil Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Gastrointestil Hemorrhage
The CT appearance of pleural and extrapleural disease in lymphoma
, 1999
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 1023128428.
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. William Kuo's specialty?
Dr. Kuo is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. William Kuo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuo is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 William Kuo accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Kuo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Kuo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Kuo?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Kuo have?
Dr. William Kuo is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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