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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Richard Hong, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (855) 424-2723.
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Hong typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hong 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. Hong. 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Hong typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hong 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. Hong. 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.
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 424-2723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Hong in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Network of Washington
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
Dr. Richard Hong's Primary Practice
2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(855) 424-2723
What hospitals are Dr. Hong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CARanked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Solano Medical Center,Vallejo, CARanked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sutter Solano Medical Center,Vallejo, CA
Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital,Santa Rosa, CA
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital,Santa Rosa, CA
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487805362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hong
What is Dr. Richard Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is Dr. Richard Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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
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Is Dr. Richard Hong accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (855) 424-2723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (855) 424-2723 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
Dr. Hong's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA, Stanford, CA, and Oakland, CA.
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