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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuo, Neurosurgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kuo completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Kuo is fluent in English, Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuo’s office at (559) 320-0530.
Where did Dr. Kuo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Kuo board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kuo speak?
Dr. Kuo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Hebrew
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kuo treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kuo 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. Kuo. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Does Dr. Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 320-0530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuo accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Kuo in Fresno, 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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kuo's office located?
Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo's Primary Practice
45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 320-0530
What is Dr. Kuo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902085657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuo
What is Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo's specialty?
Dr. Kuo is a Neurosurgeon near Fresno, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Kuo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuo is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital 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
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Is Yu-Hung Kuo accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office at (559) 320-0530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yu-Hung Kuo?
Please contact Dr. Kuo's office at (559) 320-0530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo have?
Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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