EverydayHealthLogo
ST

Dr. Shiwei Tong, MD

Pediatrician

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tong, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Shiwei Tong, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tong completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics. Dr. Tong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tong’s office at (609) 275-6810.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Xuzhou Medical Collage, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China

    Is Dr. Tong board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Shiwei Tong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tong speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tong 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. Tong. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acne
    • Pimples
    • Zits
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L709: Acne, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shiwei Tong may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tong accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Tong's office located?

    Dr. Shiwei Tong's Primary Practice

    829 57th St Unit 4

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

    (609) 275-6810

    Get Directions

    Dr. Shiwei Tong's Practice 2

    666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1005

    Plainsboro, NJ 08536

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Tong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407810468.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tong?

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

    What is Dr. Shiwei Tong's specialty?

    Dr. Tong is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.

    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. Shiwei Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Tong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. Shiwei Tong accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shiwei Tong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shiwei Tong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (609) 275-6810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shiwei Tong?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (609) 275-6810 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tong's office located?

    Dr. Tong's offices are located in Brooklyn, NY and Plainsboro, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shiwei Tong have?

    Dr. Shiwei Tong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.