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Dr. Philip Ong, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ong, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Philip Ong, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ong’s office at (210) 358-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Ong speak?

    Dr. Ong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ong treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ong 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. Ong. 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:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant Aftercare
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Post-lung transplant care
    • Lung recipient follow-up
    • Lung transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Alveolar Proteinosis
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    • PAP
    • Lung proteinosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J8401: Alveolar proteinosis

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Acquired Antibody Deficiency
    • Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant Infection
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant Infection
    • Infection after Lung Transplant
    • Lung Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T86812: Lung transplant infection

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does Dr. Ong perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ong 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. Ong. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
    • Lung Biopsy via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Body Plethysmography
    • Lung Volume Measurement
    • Airway Resistance Test
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Ong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ong accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Ong in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ong's office located?

    Dr. Philip Ong's Primary Practice

    4502 Medical Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 358-4000

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    Dr. Philip Ong's Practice 2

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    What is Dr. Ong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093965907.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ong?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ong

    What is Dr. Philip Ong's specialty?

    Dr. Ong is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Ong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Philip Ong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ong is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Philip Ong accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Ong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Ong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Ong?

    Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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