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Who is Dr. Tong, Internist in Piscataway, NJ?
Dr. James Tong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Piscataway, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tong graduated from Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School and completed his residency at St Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University Program. Dr. Tong is fluent in English, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tong’s office at (732) 572-5950.
Where did Dr. Tong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University Program
Medical School: Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School
What languages does Dr. Tong speak?
Dr. Tong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Tong treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- High Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- High blood fats
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- Trouble with Attention and Focus
- Mental Disorder
- Concentration issues
- Difficulty focusing
- Attention deficit
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41840: Attention and concentration deficit
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Tong perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Tong 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tong's office.
Does Dr. Tong accept my insurance?
Dr. Tong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 572-5950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in Piscataway, NJ?
Dr. Tong in Piscataway, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tong's office located?
What is Dr. Tong's NPI number?An 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 1710072301.
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. James Tong's specialty?
Dr. Tong is a Internist near Piscataway, NJ.
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.
Contact Dr. Tong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, 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
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Is James Tong accepting new patients in Piscataway, NJ?
Yes, Dr. James Tong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Tong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (732) 572-5950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Tong?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (732) 572-5950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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