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Dr. Grace Kao, MD
Irvine, CA
39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Kao typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kao typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kao 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Grace Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 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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