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Who is Dr. Kwok, Physiatrist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Joseph Kwok, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kwok is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwok’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwok’s office at (412) 648-6138.
What languages does Dr. Kwok speak?
Dr. Kwok and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kwok treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kwok 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. Kwok. 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Kwok perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Kwok may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwok's office.
Does Dr. Kwok accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 648-6138 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwok accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Kwok in Redwood City, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Kwok's office located?
Dr. Joseph Kwok's Primary Practice
1100 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063
(412) 648-6138
What is Dr. Kwok's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003019936.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwok?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwok
What is Dr. Joseph Kwok's specialty?
Dr. Kwok is a Physiatrist near Redwood City, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Kwok to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kwok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kwok is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Joseph Kwok accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kwok is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kwok offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (412) 648-6138 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kwok?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (412) 648-6138 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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