16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tong, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dan Tong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Tong graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Ma Med School. Dr. Tong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tong’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Tong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Ma Med School | UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tong board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dan Tong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tong speak?
Dr. Tong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tong typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tong 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. Tong. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tong typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dan Tong may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tong accept my insurance?
Dr. Tong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tong 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tong's office located?
What is Dr. Tong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649328675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tong
What is Dr. Dan Tong's specialty?
Dr. Tong is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Dan Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dan Tong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dan Tong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dan Tong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dan Tong?
Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dan Tong have?
Dr. Dan Tong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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