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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Urologist in Largo, MD?
Dr. William Kao, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (301) 618-5633.
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Urologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
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:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- History of prostate cancer
- History of kidney cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Kidney Cancer
- Wilms tumor
- Past prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer survivor
- Previous prostatic malignancy
- Past kidney cancer
- Renal cancer survivor
- Previous kidney malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
- Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney
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:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Impotence
- ED
- Erection problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
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:
- Missing Genital Organ
- Loss of genital organ
- Absence of reproductive organ
- Genital organ removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9079: Acquired absence of other genital organ(s)
Also known as:
- Flaccid Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Disease
- Atonic Bladder
- Underactive Bladder
- Paralytic Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N312: Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urine and Urination
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Urologist?
As a Urologist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Kao may include:
- Aesthetic Urology Consultation
- Bladder and Kidney Ultrasound
- Circumcision / Phimosis
- Cystoscopy
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy
- Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Evaluation of Kidney Mass
- Invasive Urologic Procedure
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kao's office.
Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 618-5633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Kao in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
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 1821257924.
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. William Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Urologist near Largo, MD. 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. Kao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital 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 William Kao accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. William Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (301) 618-5633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (301) 618-5633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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