Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wong, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Melissa Wong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wong graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (858) 249-5400.
Where did Dr. Wong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Primary Care Physician | Assistant Professor of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wong treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Lack of Physical Activity
- Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Physical inactivity
- Insufficient exercise
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z723: Lack of physical exercise
Also known as:
- Nutritional Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Dietary Disorder Screening
- Malnutrition Screening
- Nutrient Deficiency Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1321: Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Wong perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melissa Wong 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wong's office.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 249-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wong 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
Centene
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
Dr. Melissa Wong's Practice 3
402 Dickinson St Ste 380
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-6529
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952746372.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong
What is Dr. Melissa Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Wong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Melissa Wong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (858) 249-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (858) 249-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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