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Dr. Allison Kwong, MD

Gastroenterologist, Transplant Hepatologist, Internist, Hepatologist

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kwong, Gastroenterologist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Allison Kwong, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kwong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwong’s office at (650) 736-5555.

    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 a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kwong typically treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, 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:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kwong typically perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kwong 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. 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:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Belly Fluid Drainage
    • Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
    • Ascites Drainage
    • Peritoneal Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Kwong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kwong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kwong accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Kwong in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kwong's office located?

    Dr. Allison Kwong's Primary Practice

    2585 Samaritan Dr

    San Jose, CA 95124

    (650) 736-5555

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    Dr. Allison Kwong's Practice 2

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Dr. Allison Kwong's Practice 3

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    What is Dr. Kwong's NPI number?A 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 1346515426.

    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. Allison Kwong's specialty?

    Dr. Kwong is a Gastroenterologist near San Jose, CA.

    What does a Gastroenterologist do?

    An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.

    Is Dr. Allison Kwong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kwong is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mills-Peninsula 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 Dr. Allison Kwong accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Kwong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Kwong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kwong's office at (650) 736-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Allison Kwong?

    Please contact Dr. Kwong's office at (650) 736-5555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kwong's office located?

    Dr. Kwong's offices are located in San Jose, CA, Redwood City, CA, and Palo Alto, CA.