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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Michelle Kao, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (214) 646-3903.
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal 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.
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Other Newborn Apnea
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
- Infant apnea
- Breathing pauses in babies
- Neonatal apnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P2849: Other apnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Temporary fast breathing in infants
- Wet lung syndrome in newborns
- Transient tachypnea of newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Kao may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (214) 646-3903 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kao in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
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 1083848113.
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. Michelle Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Kao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Michelle Kao accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (214) 646-3903 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (214) 646-3903 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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