Albert C. Kao
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1498 Southgate Ave, Ste 102, 
Daly City, CA 

Overview

Albert Kao is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Daly City, California.

Dr. Kao is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

Dr. Kao is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Yale Univ. School Of Medicine

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

Fellowships

UCSF School Of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital
Peninsula Medical Center
Ahmc Seton Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

West Bay Nephrology Associates
1498 Southgate Ave, Ste 102, Daly City, CA 94015

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Albert C. Kao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Albert C. Kao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Albert C. Kao by calling their office at 650-755-4490. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Albert C. Kao a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Albert C. Kao is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Albert C. Kao specialize in?

While Dr. Albert C. Kao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Albert C. Kao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Albert C. Kao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Albert C. Kao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Albert C. Kao accept my insurance?

Dr. Albert C. Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-755-4490 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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