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. Li Kuo 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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Li Kuo 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kong typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kong typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Li Kuo 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
Please contact Dr. Kong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
Dr. Li Kuo 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. Li Kuo Kong's specialty?
Dr. Kong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Leandro, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Li Kuo Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Li Kuo Kong accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Li Kuo Kong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Li Kuo 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 Li Kuo 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. Li Kuo Kong have?
Dr. Li Kuo Kong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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