Physician Profile
Kathryn Akong, MD, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akong
Kathryn Akong, MD, PhD practices pediatric medicine in San Diego, CA. Kathryn is also listed as specializing in pediatric pulmonology and pediatrics. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912169061.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 966-5846
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8110 BIRMINGHAM WAY
San Diego, CA 92123
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pediatrics generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Digestive and urinary
- Bedwetting
- UTI
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear, nose, throat, and eye
Growth, development, and behavior
- Speech and language delay
Newborn and infant
- Diaper rash
- Poor weight gain and failure to thrive
Respiratory and infectious
- Croup
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Mononucleosis
- Strep throat
Skin
Brain & nerves
- Childhood epilepsy
Digestive health
- Baby acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation in Children
Infant Health
- Baby Colic
- Teething
Infections
- Flu in children
Injuries
Mental Health
- Childhood anxiety
- Childhood Depression
Respiratory
Skin Conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Pediatric vaccinations
- Sports physical
- Well-child visit
Immunization and screening
- Depression screening
- Newborn metabolic screening
Office testing
Checkups & Exams
- Camp Physical
- Daycare Physical
Developmental & Behavioral
- Childhood Development Screening
Diagnostic Tests
- Anemia Blood Test
- Childhood Vision Screening
- Heart Murmur Evaluation
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Newborn Bilirubin Check
- Pediatric Blood Draw
Diagnostic tests
- Pediatric hearing test
Infant Health
- Head Shape Check
- Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
- Tongue-Tie Assessment
Lab tests & screenings
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid flu test
Minor procedures
- Medical ear piercing
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Preventive care
- Fluoride Varnish Application
Procedures & Minor Surgery
- Circumcision Care and Consultation
- Putting Elbow Back in Place
- Tick Removal
Respiratory
Urgent care & minor procedures
- Splinting for broken bones and sprains
- Stopping Severe Nosebleeds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
26 services · 15 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
26 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other pediatric medicines at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other pediatric medicines in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Akong's specialty?
Dr. Akong is a pediatric medicine in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Akong?
Dr. Akong is listed at 8110 Birmingham Way, San Diego, CA 92123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Akong?
The number on file is (858) 966-5846. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akong?
Dr. Akong's National Provider Identifier is 1912169061. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akong's medical education?
Dr. Akong attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akong have?
Dr. Akong has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Akong known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akong the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Akong's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Akong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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