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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. 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bong typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bong typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Providence Health & Services
State of Oregon
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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