24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Hartford, CT?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hong?
Dr. Timothy Hong, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Lung Cancer, Thoracic Cancers, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hartford, CT community, Dr. Hong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center Hematology / Oncology
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine | Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hong board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Hong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
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.
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- History of large intestine cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer survivor
- Previous large bowel malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Hong typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Hong 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 249-6291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Hong in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of ASCO, Associate
What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?A 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 1912933920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hong