Likuo Kong, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Likuo Kong, MD in person in Pleasanton or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6431dNPPES updated 2008-09-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Bl #210, Pleasanton, CA 94588
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202385.89/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
418
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Washington School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
1789 Barcelona St, Livermore, CA 94550
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184009
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Likuo Kong
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Likuo Kong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Pleasanton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Likuo Kong
Dr. Kong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 463-1318.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Likuo Kong
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Bl #210, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Mailing Address
1789 Barcelona St, Livermore, CA 94550
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