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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kong, Vascular Surgeon in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Li-Sheng Kong, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kong graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Kong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (805) 643-3330.
Where did Dr. Kong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Kong board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Li-Sheng Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
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 a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kong typically treat?
As a Vascular 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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD in Both Legs
- Poor Circulation in Both Legs
- Hardening of Arteries in Both Legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70293: Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension
- High Venous Pressure with Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87323: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kong typically perform?
As a Vascular 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 643-3330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Kong in Ventura, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Clinicas del Camino Real
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
Dr. Li-Sheng Kong's Primary Practice
100 N Brent St Ste 201
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 643-3330
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 1891764775.
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-Sheng Kong's specialty?
Dr. Kong is a Vascular Surgeon near Ventura, CA.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Li-Sheng Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Cedars-Sinai 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
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Is Li-Sheng Kong accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?
Yes, Dr. Li-Sheng Kong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Li-Sheng Kong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (805) 643-3330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Li-Sheng Kong?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (805) 643-3330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Li-Sheng Kong have?
Dr. Li-Sheng Kong is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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