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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wong, Nephrologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Samuel Wong, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’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. Wong’s office at (510) 841-0411.
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wong treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
- Vascular Graft Bleeding
- Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Wong perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samuel Wong may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wong's office.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 841-0411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Wong in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215034905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong
What is Dr. Samuel Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Nephrologist near Berkeley, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Wong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Samuel Wong accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (510) 841-0411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (510) 841-0411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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