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Dr. Yi-Ling Kao, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kao, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Yi-Ling Kao, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. She 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 (718) 283-8773.

    Is Dr. Kao board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Yi-Ling Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kao typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kao typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yi-Ling Kao may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-8773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Kao in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Kao's office located?

    Dr. Yi-Ling Kao's Primary Practice

    7100 Oakmont Blvd

    Fort Worth, TX 76132

    (718) 283-8773

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    What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?A 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 1760552616.

    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. Yi-Ling Kao's specialty?

    Dr. Kao is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Yi-Ling Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Sequoia 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Yi-Ling Kao accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Yi-Ling Kao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yi-Ling Kao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (718) 283-8773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yi-Ling Kao?

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (718) 283-8773 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kao's office located?

    Dr. Kao's office is located in Fort Worth, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yi-Ling Kao have?

    Dr. Yi-Ling Kao is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.