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Dr. Stephen Ng, MD

Dr. Stephen Ng, MD

Physiatrist

San Francisco, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ng, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Stephen Ng, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Ng graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Ng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ng’s office at (415) 523-6555.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ng?

    Dr. Stephen Ng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist 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. Ng empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spasticity Management, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Ng is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ng board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Ng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Ng speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ng typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ng 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. Ng. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Paralysis or Weakness on Right Side After Stroke
    • Paralysis or Weakness on Left Side After Stroke
    • Brain Disease
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided stroke paralysis
    • Right hemiparesis after stroke
    • Right hemiplegia after stroke
    • Left-sided stroke paralysis
    • Left hemiparesis after stroke
    • Left hemiplegia after stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69951: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting right dominant side
    • I69952: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ng typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ng 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. Ng. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Ng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 523-6555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ng accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Ng in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ng's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Ng's Primary Practice

    45 Castro St Ste 200

    San Francisco, CA 94114

    (415) 523-6555

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

    Dr. Ng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336230432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ng?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Ng's specialty?

    Dr. Ng is a Physiatrist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Stephen Ng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ng is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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. Stephen Ng accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Ng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Ng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ng's office at (415) 523-6555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Ng?

    Please contact Dr. Ng's office at (415) 523-6555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ng's office located?

    Dr. Ng's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Ng have?

    Dr. Stephen Ng is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.