Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Ming-chih Kao

Pain Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
450 Broadway St, 
Redwood City, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
14
conditions
Stanford University Medical Center
450 Broadway St, 
Redwood City, CA 

Overview

Ming-chih Kao is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California.

Dr. Kao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Shingles, Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

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
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
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

Stanford University Medical Center
450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ming-chih Kao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ming-chih Kao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ming-chih Kao by calling their office at 650-723-6238. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ming-chih Kao a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ming-chih Kao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Pain, 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. Ming-chih Kao specialize in?

While Dr. Ming-chih Kao is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Shingles, and Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Ming-chih Kao accept my insurance?

Dr. Ming-chih Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-6238 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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