Physician Profile
Based in Columbia, MO, Keonho Kong, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Keonho is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Keonho provided 634 services to 491 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope. NPI 1871988915 identifies this record in the national registry.
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812 N KEENE ST
Columbia, MO 65201
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
634 services · 491 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
191 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
83 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
24 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
16 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exploration of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31276 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of tissue from sphenoid sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31259 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
160 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
82 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
45 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Kong is an ENT doctor in Columbia, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Kong is listed at 812 N Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (573) 817-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Kong's National Provider Identifier is 1871988915. 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
Dr. Kong attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Kong has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kong performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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