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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bong, Infectious Disease Specialist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Cliffton Bong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Bong is fluent in English, Chinese, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bong’s office.
Where did Dr. Bong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Bong speak?
Dr. Bong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Bong treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bong 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. Bong. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Other Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Various Staph Infections
- Staphylococcus disease
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B957: Other staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Which procedures does Dr. Bong perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cliffton Bong may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bong's office.
Does Dr. Bong accept my insurance?
Dr. Bong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bong accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Bong in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Providence Health Plans
State of Oregon
Tuality Healthcare
Yamhill Community Care
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Where is Dr. Bong's office located?
What is Dr. Bong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609950849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bong
What is Dr. Cliffton Bong's specialty?
Dr. Bong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Portland, OR.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Bong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Cliffton Bong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bong is affiliated with Salem Hospital - Salem, OR which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Cliffton Bong accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Cliffton Bong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cliffton Bong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bong's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cliffton Bong?
Please contact Dr. Bong's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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