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Who is Dr. Kao, Internist in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Katherine Kao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (818) 375-1720.
Is Dr. Kao board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kao treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
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:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Procedure Not Done Due to Patient Decision
- Patient Refused Treatment
- Treatment Declined by Patient
- Canceled Procedure by Patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5320: Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Kao perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Kao may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kao's office.
Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 375-1720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Kao in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
El Proyecto Del Barrio
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
University of California
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
Dr. Katherine Kao's Primary Practice
13652 Cantara St
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 375-1720
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 1689866311.
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. Katherine Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Internist near Panorama City, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Katherine Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Panorama City Medical Center. 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 Katherine Kao accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (818) 375-1720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (818) 375-1720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Kao have?
Dr. Katherine Kao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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