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Dr. Louise Kao, MD

Medical Toxicologist

Avon, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kao, Medical Toxicologist in Avon, IN?

    Dr. Louise Kao, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in Avon, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kao completed her residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Medical Toxicology-Emergency Medicine; In Univ Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (317) 962-8880.

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

    • Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Medical Toxicology-Emergency Medicine; In Univ Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il

    Is Dr. Kao board certified as a Medical Toxicologist?

    Yes, Dr. Louise Kao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Kao typically treat?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Kao typically perform?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by Dr. Louise Kao may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 962-8880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in Avon, IN?

    Dr. Kao in Avon, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Sagamore Health Network

    • State of Indiana

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    Where is Dr. Kao's office located?

    364 Iu Health Physicians

    1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 364

    Avon, IN 46123

    (317) 962-8880

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    Er Dept

    1701 N Senate Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Louise Kao's Practice 3

    720 Eskenazi Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kao affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Riley Hospital For Children At Iu Health,Indianapolis, IN
    Indiana Univerity,Indianapolis, IN
    Community Hospital East,Indianapolis, IN

    What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?A 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 1912934795.

    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. Louise Kao's specialty?

    Dr. Kao is a Medical Toxicologist near Avon, IN.

    What does a Medical Toxicologist do?

    Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures.

    Is Dr. Louise Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Marion Health, Columbus Regional Hospital 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 Medical Toxicologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Toxicologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Louise Kao accepting new patients in Avon, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Louise Kao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louise Kao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (317) 962-8880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Louise Kao?

    Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (317) 962-8880 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kao's office located?

    Dr. Kao's offices are located in Avon, IN and Indianapolis, IN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Louise Kao have?

    Dr. Louise Kao is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.