Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Tong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Tong typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis
- Liver inflammation from virus
- Viral liver infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B199: Unspecified viral hepatitis without hepatic coma
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
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Bile Duct Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Tong typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Tong 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. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
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
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Myron Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tong is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Torrance Memorial 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
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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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