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Dr. Michael Gong, MD, PHD

Columbus, OH

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gong, Urologist in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Michael Gong, MD, PHD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Gong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gong’s office at (216) 444-2273.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gong?

    Dr. Michael Gong, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbus/OH community, Dr. Gong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Gong go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Chicago/The Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gong board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gong, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Gong speak?

    Dr. Gong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gong treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Gong 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. Gong. 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Left Kidney
    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Right Kidney
    • Left Adrenal Gland Growth of Unknown Type
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Indeterminate left kidney mass
    • Left kidney tumor of unknown nature
    • Left kidney neoplasm of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate right kidney mass
    • Right kidney tumor of unknown nature
    • Right kidney neoplasm of uncertain behavior
    • Left adrenal tumor of uncertain nature
    • Left adrenal lesion of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate left adrenal mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D4102: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney
    • D4101: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right kidney
    • D4412: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left adrenal gland

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Swelling
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
    • N1339: Other hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Problems
    • Bladder Conditions
    • Urinary Bladder Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C674: Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Gong perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Gong 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. Gong. 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Kidney Removal
    • Keyhole Radical Nephrectomy
    • Kidney Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50545: Laparoscopy, surgical; radical nephrectomy (includes removal of Gerota's fascia and surrounding fatty tissue, removal of regional lymph nodes, and adrenalectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Gong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gong accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Gong in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gong's office located?

    Dr. Michael Gong's Primary Practice

    300 W 10th Ave

    Columbus, OH 43210

    (216) 444-2273

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    Dr. Michael Gong's Practice 2

    6770 Mayfield Rd Ste 226

    Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

    (440) 461-6430

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    Dr. Michael Gong's Practice 3

    915 Olentangy River Rd Ste 2000

    Columbus, OH 43212

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    What is Dr. Gong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033168802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gong?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gong

    What is Dr. Michael Gong's specialty?

    Dr. Gong is a Urologist near Columbus, OH. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Gong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Gong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gong is affiliated with Ohio State The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 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 Michael Gong accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Gong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gong's office at (216) 444-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Gong?

    Please contact Dr. Gong's office at (216) 444-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Gong have?

    Dr. Michael Gong is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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