Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Lee Hong, MD, PHD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (858) 554-3200.
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Hong typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Hong 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. Hong. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C450: Mesothelioma of pleura
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Hong typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lee Hong may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Hong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Hong in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
Dr. Lee Hong's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-3200
What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144840646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hong
What is Dr. Lee Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Lee Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lee Hong accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lee Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (858) 554-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (858) 554-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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