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Dr. Qingwu Kong, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kong, Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Qingwu Kong, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (281) 440-6960.

    What languages does Dr. Kong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kong treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Kong perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
    • Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 440-6960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Bank of New Hampshire

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kong's office located?

    Dr. Qingwu Kong's Primary Practice

    17270 Red Oak Dr Ste 200

    Houston, TX 77090

    (281) 440-6960

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    Dr. Qingwu Kong's Practice 2

    13333 Dotson Rd Ste 180

    Houston, TX 77070

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    Dr. Qingwu Kong's Practice 3

    2255 E Mossy Oaks Rd Ste 440

    Spring, TX 77389

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    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 1760912372.

    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. Qingwu Kong's specialty?

    Dr. Kong is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Houston, TX. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Kong to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook 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

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    Is Qingwu Kong accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Qingwu Kong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (281) 440-6960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Qingwu Kong?

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (281) 440-6960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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