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Dr. Joyce Kuo, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kuo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Joyce Kuo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Kuo graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Kuo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuo’s office.

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

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kuo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kuo treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kuo 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. Kuo. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Nausea
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Which procedures does Dr. Kuo perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joyce Kuo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kuo's office.

    Does Dr. Kuo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kuo accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kuo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Villagecare

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    Where is Dr. Kuo's office located?

    Dr. Joyce Kuo's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043448673.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuo?

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

    What is Dr. Joyce Kuo's specialty?

    Dr. Kuo is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Kuo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joyce Kuo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kuo is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Joyce Kuo accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Joyce Kuo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joyce Kuo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kuo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joyce Kuo?

    Please contact Dr. Kuo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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