Dr. Alice Pong, MD
San Diego, CA
28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pong, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alice Pong, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Pong graduated from University of Hawaii and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Pong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pong’s office at (858) 966-7785.
Where did Dr. Pong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Creighton University Medical School | University of California At San Diego
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University Ca San Diego Med Center | University California
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi | University of Hawaii
Is Dr. Pong board certified as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alice Pong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pong speak?
Dr. Pong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pong treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Pong 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. Pong. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Pong perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alice Pong 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. Pong's office.
Does Dr. Pong accept my insurance?
Dr. Pong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-7785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pong in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pong's office located?
What is Dr. Pong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568533313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pong
What is Dr. Alice Pong's specialty?
Dr. Pong is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Pong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alice Pong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pong is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Alice Pong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alice Pong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alice Pong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pong's office at (858) 966-7785 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alice Pong?
Please contact Dr. Pong's office at (858) 966-7785 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alice Pong have?
Dr. Alice Pong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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