36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kong, Thoracic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI?
Where did Dr. Kong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, General Surgery; St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
Is Dr. Kong board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Bobby Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kong speak?
Dr. Kong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kong typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kong 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. Kong. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kong typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kong 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. Kong. 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:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart bypass surgery
- CABG surgery
- Arterial bypass graft
CPT Codes:
- 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
Also known as:
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 935-5730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Kong in Traverse City, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
Dr. Bobby Kong's Primary Practice
1400 Medical Campus Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 935-5730
What hospitals are Dr. Kong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Kong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013943083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kong