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Dr. Eric Kung, MD
Stamford, CT
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kung, Neurologist in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Eric Kung, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kung graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Kung is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kung’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kung’s office at (203) 276-4464.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kung?
Dr. Eric Kung, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist 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. Kung empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Migraine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stamford, CT community, Dr. Kung is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kung speak?
Dr. Kung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Kung typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kung 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. Kung. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kung typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kung 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. Kung. 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:
- 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- SPG Block
- Nasal Ganglion Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Kung accept my insurance?
Dr. Kung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 276-4464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kung accept in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Kung in Stamford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kung's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kung affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Kung?
Dr. Kung has appointments available at his Stamford, CT office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Kung's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639262686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kung
What is Dr. Eric Kung's specialty?
Dr. Kung is a Neurologist near Stamford, CT.
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 Dr. Eric Kung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kung is affiliated with Stamford Health 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 Dr. Eric Kung accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Kung offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kung, or call (203) 276-4464 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Kung?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kung, or call (203) 276-4464 for more information.
Where is Dr. Kung's office located?
Dr. Kung's office is located in Stamford, CT.
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