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Who is Dr. Gong, Pediatric Urologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Edward Gong, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gong completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Urology. Dr. Gong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gong’s office at (312) 227-4000.
Where did Dr. Gong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Urology
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
What languages does Dr. Gong speak?
Dr. Gong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Gong treat?
As a Pediatric 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:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Hidden Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
Also known as:
- Other Obstructive Kidney and Ureter Defects
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Congenital Ureterocele
- Swollen Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- Kidney and ureter blockage
- Congenital urinary tract obstruction
- Renal pelvis and ureter defects
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Ureterocele at birth
- Bladder bulge from ureter
- Ureter ballooning
- Hydroureter
- Dilated Ureter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6239: Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6231: Congenital ureterocele, orthotopic
- N134: Hydroureter
Also known as:
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- Urethral Disorder
- PUV in babies
- Blocked urethra in newborns
- Congenital urethral obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q642: Congenital posterior urethral valves
Also known as:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Ureter Connection
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ectopic ureter
- Misplaced ureter opening
- Congenital ureteral anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6263: Anomalous implantation of ureter
What procedures does Dr. Gong perform?
As a Pediatric 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:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
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:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Removal of Urethral Obstruction (Congenital)
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Posterior Urethral Valve Resection
- Congenital Urethral Obstruction Repair
- Cystoscopy for Urethral Valves
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 52400: Cystourethroscopy with incision, fulguration, or resection of congenital posterior urethral valves, or congenital obstructive hypertrophic mucosal folds
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
- Minimally invasive kidney repair
- Keyhole kidney drainage system repair
CPT Codes:
- 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
Does Dr. Gong accept my insurance?
Dr. Gong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gong accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Gong in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Roush Industries
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gong's office located?
Dr. Edward Gong's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 24
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-4000
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 1457675233.
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. Edward Gong's specialty?
Dr. Gong is a Pediatric Urologist near Chicago, IL. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Gong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Gong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gong is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 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 Edward Gong accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Edward Gong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Gong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gong's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Gong?
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