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Dr. Vivian Tung, MD

Pediatrician

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tung, Pediatrician in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Vivian Tung, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Tung graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Tung is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tung’s office at (858) 459-4351.

    Where did Dr. Tung go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Tung board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Vivian Tung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tung speak?

    Dr. Tung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tung typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tung diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tung. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tung typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Tung may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 459-4351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tung accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Tung in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tung's office located?

    Dr. Vivian Tung's Primary Practice

    7300 Girard Ave Ste 106

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 459-4351

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tung affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA
    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA

    What is Dr. Tung's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285665133.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tung?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tung

    What is Dr. Vivian Tung's specialty?

    Dr. Tung is a Pediatrician near La Jolla, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Vivian Tung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tung is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Vivian Tung accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vivian Tung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vivian Tung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tung's office at (858) 459-4351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vivian Tung?

    Please contact Dr. Tung's office at (858) 459-4351 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tung's office located?

    Dr. Tung's office is located in La Jolla, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vivian Tung have?

    Dr. Vivian Tung is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.