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Who is Dr. Tong, Transplant Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Myron Tong, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tong’s office at (310) 825-1597.
Where did Dr. Tong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: LAC-USC Medical Center | Hepatology, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
Is Dr. Tong board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Myron Tong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1974
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 Dr. Tong treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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:
- Viral Hepatitis
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Liver inflammation from virus
- Viral liver infection
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B199: Unspecified viral hepatitis without hepatic coma
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Inflammatory Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- Hepatitis
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K759: Inflammatory liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
- Hepatitis B virus
- HBV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
- B1910: Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Cirrhosis
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Vascular tumor in abdomen
- Benign abdominal vascular growth
- Intra-abdominal hemangioma
- Belly hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1803: Hemangioma of intra-abdominal structures
Also known as:
- Liver Cysts at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Liver Disease
- Congenital Hepatic Cysts
- Polycystic Liver Disease (if applicable)
- Baby Liver Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q446: Cystic disease of liver
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Toxic liver disease with bile flow problems
- Bile Duct Disease
- Liver Disease
- Drug-induced liver injury with cholestasis
- Chemical-induced liver damage with bile stasis
- Toxic cholestasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K710: Toxic liver disease with cholestasis
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Bile duct stones with bile duct inflammation, no blockage
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis with cholangitis
- Bile duct stones and inflammation
- Unobstructed bile duct stones with cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8030: Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis, unspecified, without obstruction
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:
- Early Liver Fibrosis
- Liver Disease
- Early hepatic scarring
- Beginning liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7401: Hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis
Which procedures does Dr. Tong perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Myron Tong may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
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 (310) 825-1597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Tong in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Shield of California
Centene
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tong's office located?
Dr. Myron Tong's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Fl N
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(310) 825-1597
Dr. Myron Tong's Practice 2
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-1597
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 1407839681.
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. Myron Tong's specialty?
Dr. Tong is a Transplant Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Tong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Myron Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital Of Usc, Usc Norris Cancer 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 Myron Tong accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Myron Tong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Myron Tong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (310) 825-1597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Myron Tong?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (310) 825-1597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Myron Tong have?
Dr. Myron Tong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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