Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwong, Internist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Elaine Kwong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kwong graduated from University of California and completed her residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kwong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwong’s office at (916) 733-3777.
Where did Dr. Kwong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals | University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Kwong speak?
Dr. Kwong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kwong typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kwong 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. Kwong. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kwong typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elaine Kwong may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kwong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwong accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Kwong in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwong's office located?
Dr. Elaine Kwong's Primary Practice
1100 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063
(916) 733-3777
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Member
What is Dr. Kwong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023382934.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwong
What is Dr. Elaine Kwong's specialty?
Dr. Kwong is a Internist near Redwood City, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Elaine Kwong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical 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 Elaine Kwong accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Kwong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elaine Kwong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwong's office at (916) 733-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elaine Kwong?
Please contact Dr. Kwong's office at (916) 733-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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