Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tongo, Internist in Selden, NY?
What languages does Dr. Tongo speak?
Dr. Tongo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tongo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tongo 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. Tongo. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tongo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nosakhare Tongo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tongo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tongo accept my insurance?
Dr. Tongo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 289-7474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tongo accept in Selden, NY?
Dr. Tongo in Selden, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elderplan
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Tall Tree Administrators
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tongo's office located?
Dr. Nosakhare Tongo's Primary Practice
996 Middle Country Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 289-7474
What hospitals are Dr. Tongo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tongo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tongo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tongo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295147734.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tongo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tongo
What is Dr. Nosakhare Tongo's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.