Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Susan Kao, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kao graduated from University of California and completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Kao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (510) 204-6401.
Where did Dr. Kao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Kao board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute promyelocytic leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- APL Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia M3
- Promyelocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9240: Acute promyelocytic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Sézary Syndrome
- Other Non-Follicular Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Szary syndrome
- Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- FL
- Nodular Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Sézary disease
- Erythrodermic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- Sézary cell lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Malignant Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8290: Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8410: Sezary disease, unspecified site
- C8380: Other non-follicular lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
Also known as:
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Anemia
- Urine and Urination
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- PNH
- Marchiafava-Micheli syndrome
- Dark urine anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D595: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria [Marchiafava-Micheli]
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C946: Myelodysplastic disease, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin Lymphoma in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- NSHL in Chest', 'Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Intrathoracic Lymph Nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8112: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- History of ovarian cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Past ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer survivor
- Previous adnexal malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8543: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of ovary
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Susan Kao may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (510) 204-6401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kao in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
Dr. Susan Kao's Primary Practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(510) 204-6401
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 1396823167.
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. Susan Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near South San Francisco, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Kao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates 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 Susan Kao accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (510) 204-6401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (510) 204-6401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Kao have?
Dr. Susan Kao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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