Physician Profile
Kirk C. So, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. So
Kirk C. So, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Kirk trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Kirk provided 10,125 services to 2,969 patients. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and ct scan head or brain without contrast.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (925) 296-7150
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2125 OAK GROVE RD SUITE 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,125 services · 2,969 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
386 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
278 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
275 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
274 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
184 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
149 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
148 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
105 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
97 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
91 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other radiologists in Walnut Creek 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kirk C. So?
Kirk C. So is a radiologist in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Kirk C. So's address?
Kirk C. So is listed at 2125 Oak Grove Rd Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kirk C. So?
The number on file is (925) 296-7150. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kirk C. So?
Kirk C. So's National Provider Identifier is 1780610345. 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
Where did Kirk C. So train?
Kirk C. So attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kirk C. So have?
Kirk C. So has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kirk C. So perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kirk C. So performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kirk C. So's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kirk C. So. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.