LK
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kong, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Likuo Kong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kong completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kong’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (925) 463-1318.
Where did Dr. Kong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Kong board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Likuo Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kong speak?
Dr. Kong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kong treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung infection
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Pseudomonas pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J151: Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflammation of peritoneum
- Abdominal lining inflammation
- Peritoneal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K659: Peritonitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Kong perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Likuo Kong may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kong's office.
Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 463-1318 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Kong in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
Dr. Likuo Kong's Primary Practice
13851 E 14th St Ste 308
San Leandro, CA 94578
(925) 463-1318
What is Dr. Kong's NPI number?An 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 1518931047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kong
What is Dr. Likuo Kong's specialty?
Dr. Kong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Leandro, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Kong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Likuo Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Eden Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Likuo Kong accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Likuo Kong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Likuo Kong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (925) 463-1318 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Likuo Kong?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (925) 463-1318 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Likuo Kong have?
Dr. Likuo Kong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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