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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Cardiologist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Eric Hong, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (760) 944-7300.
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hong treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Long QT Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- History of Other Medical Treatment
- Past Medical Procedures
- Previous Medical Care
- History of Past Treatments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Hong perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Hong may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hong's office.
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 944-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Hong in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
Dr. Eric Hong's Primary Practice
320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 204
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-7300
What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?An 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 1013162452.
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. Eric Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Cardiologist near Encinitas, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Hong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Eric Hong accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (760) 944-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (760) 944-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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