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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kong, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Melvin Kong, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (301) 386-6850.
Is Dr. Kong board certified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kong speak?
Dr. Kong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Kong typically treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Kong 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. Kong. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Kong typically perform?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Kong 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. Kong. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 386-6850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Kong in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
What is Dr. Kong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578628814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kong
What is Dr. Melvin Kong's specialty?
Dr. Kong is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Largo, MD.
What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Is this Dr. Melvin Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Suburban Hospital, The Johns Hopkins 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 a Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melvin Kong accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Kong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melvin Kong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (301) 386-6850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melvin Kong?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (301) 386-6850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melvin Kong have?
Dr. Melvin Kong is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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