32 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Kao, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Santa Clara, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kao?
Dr. John Kao, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kao empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip, Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Sports Injuries, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Clara, CA community, Dr. Kao is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Hospital
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Kao board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kao typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia
- Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
Also known as:
- Other Lower Leg Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Lower Leg Enthesopathy
- Leg Tendon Pain
- Leg Ligament Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M76891: Other specified enthesopathies of right lower limb, excluding foot
Also known as:
- Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Synovitis
- Inflamed Tendons
ICD-10 Codes:
- M659: Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kao typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kao 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope Surgery
- Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 293-7767 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Kao in Santa Clara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Adventist Health System
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
Dr. John Kao's Primary Practice
900 Lafayette St Ste 105
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 293-7767
What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?A 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 1790840858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kao