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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kao, Radiation Oncologist in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Johnny Kao, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY. Dr. Kao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kao’s office at (631) 376-4047.
What languages does Dr. Kao speak?
Dr. Kao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Kao typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer
- Malignant Skin Tumor
- Skin Malignancy
- Skin Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4490: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Kao typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Johnny Kao may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
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 (631) 376-4047 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kao accept in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Kao in West Islip, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kao's office located?
What is Dr. Kao's NPI number?An 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 1639141476.
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. Johnny Kao's specialty?
Dr. Kao is a Radiation Oncologist near West Islip, NY.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Johnny Kao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kao is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny 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
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Is Johnny Kao accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?
Yes, Dr. Johnny Kao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Johnny Kao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (631) 376-4047 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Johnny Kao?
Please contact Dr. Kao's office at (631) 376-4047 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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