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Dr. Grace Kao, MD
Irvine, CA
39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kao, Neurologist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Grace Kao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kao graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Kao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (949) 551-8588.
Where did Dr. Kao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: National Taiwan University, Taipei, China | National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Is Dr. Kao board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Grace Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G219: Secondary parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
- Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Right Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Right Facial Contractions
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Grace Kao may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (949) 551-8588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Kao in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
Dr. Grace Kao's Primary Practice
15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 255
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 551-8588
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 1205934312.
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. Grace Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Neurologist near Irvine, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Grace Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Tibor Rubin Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Grace Kao accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Grace Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Grace Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (949) 551-8588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Grace Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (949) 551-8588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Grace Kao have?
Dr. Grace Kao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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