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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwoh, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Laura Kwoh is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, CA. Dr. Kwoh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwoh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwoh’s office at (510) 307-1500.
What languages does Dr. Kwoh speak?
Dr. Kwoh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kwoh typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kwoh 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. Kwoh. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kwoh typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Kwoh may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kwoh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwoh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwoh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwoh accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Kwoh in Richmond, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwoh's office located?
What is Dr. Kwoh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwoh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750624821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwoh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwoh
What is Dr. Laura Kwoh's specialty?
Dr. Kwoh is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Richmond, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Laura Kwoh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwoh is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Kwoh accepting new patients in Richmond, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kwoh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Kwoh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwoh's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Kwoh?
Please contact Dr. Kwoh's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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