33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ling, Internist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Stephen Ling, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Ling graduated from University of California (Davis) Program and completed his residency at Oakwood Hospital Program. Dr. Ling is fluent in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ling’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ling’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Where did Dr. Ling go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oakwood Hospital Program
Medical School: University of California (Davis) Program
What languages does Dr. Ling speak?
Dr. Ling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ling typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ling 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. Ling. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ling typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Ling may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ling's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ling accept my insurance?
Dr. Ling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ling accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Ling in Santa Clara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ling's office located?
Dr. Stephen Ling's Primary Practice
700 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Ling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841337045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ling
What is Dr. Stephen Ling's specialty?
Dr. Ling is a Internist near Santa Clara, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Stephen Ling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ling is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco 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 Stephen Ling accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Ling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Ling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ling's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Ling?
Please contact Dr. Ling's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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