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Dr. Wei Wah Kwok, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Fullerton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kwok, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Wei Wah Kwok, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kwok graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Kwok is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwok’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwok’s office at (714) 525-8822.

    Where did Dr. Kwok go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kwok board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Wei Wah Kwok, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Kwok speak?

    Dr. Kwok and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kwok typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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 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

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kwok typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kwok performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Electroacupuncture
    • Acupuncture with Electrical Stimulation
    • E-Stim Acupuncture
    • Electrical Acupuncture Therapy
    • Acupuncture for Pain
    • Needle Therapy with Electricity

    CPT Codes:

    • 97814: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient, With Insertion Of Needle(S) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 97813: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Kwok accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kwok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 525-8822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kwok accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Kwok in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kwok's office located?

    Dr. Wei Wah Kwok's Primary Practice

    150 Laguna Rd Ste A

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (714) 525-8822

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    Dr. Wei Wah Kwok's Practice 2

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd

    Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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    What is Dr. Kwok's NPI number?A 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 1861430902.

    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. Wei Wah Kwok's specialty?

    Dr. Kwok is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Fullerton, CA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is Dr. Wei Wah Kwok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kwok is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Uci Health - Placentia Linda 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Wei Wah Kwok accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wei Wah Kwok is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wei Wah Kwok offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (714) 525-8822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wei Wah Kwok?

    Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (714) 525-8822 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kwok's office located?

    Dr. Kwok's offices are located in Fullerton, CA and Yorba Linda, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wei Wah Kwok have?

    Dr. Wei Wah Kwok is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.