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Dr. Melinda Kong, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kong, Family Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Melinda Kong, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Kong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (415) 291-0489.

    What languages does Dr. Kong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kong typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to HIV
    • HIV
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kong typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Kong may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 291-0489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kong's office located?

    Dr. Melinda Kong's Primary Practice

    1823 Union St

    San Francisco, CA 94123

    (415) 291-0489

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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 1306296348.

    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. Melinda Kong's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Melinda Kong accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Melinda Kong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (415) 291-0489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (415) 291-0489 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kong's office located?

    Dr. Kong's office is located in San Francisco, CA.