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Dr. Benjamin Kong, MD

Anesthesiologist

Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kong, Anesthesiologist in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Benjamin Kong, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT 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 Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (860) 545-2117.

    Is Dr. Kong board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Kong speak?

    Dr. Kong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kong typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain with Breathing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Chest Pain
    • Pleuritic chest pain
    • Painful breathing
    • Chest discomfort when inhaling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R071: Chest pain on breathing

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kong typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 545-2117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Kong in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

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    Where is Dr. Kong's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Kong's Primary Practice

    80 Seymour St

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (860) 545-2117

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    Dr. Benjamin Kong's Practice 2

    2 Corporate Dr Ste 955

    Shelton, CT 06484

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    Dr. Benjamin Kong's Practice 3

    100 Grand St

    New Britain, CT 06052

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    What is Dr. Kong's NPI number?A 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 1356488647.

    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. Benjamin Kong's specialty?

    Dr. Kong is an Anesthesiologist near Hartford, CT.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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

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    Is Dr. Benjamin Kong accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Kong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (860) 545-2117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Kong?

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (860) 545-2117 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kong's office located?

    Dr. Kong's offices are located in Hartford, CT, Shelton, CT, and New Britain, CT.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Kong have?

    Dr. Benjamin Kong is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.