Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Hospitalist in Madison, WI?
Dr. Jeffrey Kao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. Dr. Kao graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (608) 260-2900.
Where did Dr. Kao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kao 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. Kao. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Kao may include:
Please contact Dr. Kao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 260-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Madison, WI?
Dr. Kao in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Broward Health
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Network Health
Other Health Care Provider
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659573244.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kao
What is Dr. Jeffrey Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Hospitalist near Madison, WI.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jeffrey Kao accepting new patients in Madison, WI?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (608) 260-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (608) 260-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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