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Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo, MD

Fresno, CA

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 by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. 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 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 in 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:

    • 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
    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G935: Compression of brain

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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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

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    Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo's Practice 2

    2625 E Divisadero St

    Fresno, CA 93721

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    Dr. Yu-Hung Kuo's Practice 3

    805 W Acequia Ave Ste 2D

    Visalia, CA 93291

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    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 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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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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