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Who is Dr. Kwok, Internist in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Ester Kwok, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kwok completed her residency at Scranton - Temple Residency Program. Dr. Kwok is fluent in English, Chinese, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwok’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwok’s office at (408) 370-3774.
Where did Dr. Kwok go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scranton - Temple Residency Program
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Kwok board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ester Kwok, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kwok speak?
Dr. Kwok and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Portuguese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kwok typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kwok 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. Kwok. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kwok typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ester Kwok may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwok accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 370-3774 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwok accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Kwok in Los Gatos, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Kwok's office located?
Dr. Ester Kwok's Primary Practice
825 Pollard Rd Ste 108
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 370-3774
What is Dr. Kwok's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790886034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwok?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwok
What is Dr. Ester Kwok's specialty?
Dr. Kwok is a Internist near Los Gatos, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ester Kwok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kwok is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Regional Medical Center of San Jose. 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 Ester Kwok accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ester Kwok is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ester Kwok offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (408) 370-3774 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ester Kwok?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (408) 370-3774 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ester Kwok have?
Dr. Ester Kwok is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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