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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ho, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ka-Wai Ho, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Ho is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ho speak?
Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ho typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ho typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ka-Wai Ho may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Ho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?
Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ho in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ho's office located?
What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205253218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho
What is Dr. Ka-Wai Ho's specialty?
Dr. Ho is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Ka-Wai Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Elliot 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ka-Wai Ho accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ka-Wai Ho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ka-Wai Ho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ka-Wai Ho?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215