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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dong, Pediatrician in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Nien Dong, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Dong graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Dong is fluent in English, Chinese, Italian, Kamba, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dong’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dong’s office at (617) 569-5800.
Where did Dr. Dong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | Waterbury Hospital Health Center Program
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Dong board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Nien Dong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Dong speak?
Dr. Dong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Italian
Kamba
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dong typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dong 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. Dong. 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dong typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dong performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dong. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Dong accept my insurance?
Dr. Dong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 569-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dong accept in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Dong in East Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dong's office located?
What is Dr. Dong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538148358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dong
What is Dr. Nien Dong's specialty?
Dr. Dong is a Pediatrician near East Boston, MA.
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 this Dr. Nien Dong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dong is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nien Dong accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nien Dong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nien Dong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dong's office at (617) 569-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nien Dong?
Please contact Dr. Dong's office at (617) 569-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nien Dong have?
Dr. Nien Dong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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