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Dr. Christine Wong, MD

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wong, Hospitalist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Christine Wong, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (510) 869-6883.

    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 Hospitalist, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Which procedures does Dr. Wong perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Wong may include:

    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 (510) 869-6883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Wong in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wong's office located?

    Dr. Christine Wong's Primary Practice

    350 Hawthorne Ave Rm 2346

    Oakland, CA 94609

    (510) 869-6883

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    Dr. Christine Wong's Practice 2

    2450 Ashby Ave Rm 5505

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 204-4444

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    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 1699092239.

    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. Christine Wong's specialty?

    Dr. Wong is a Hospitalist near Oakland, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Wong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christine Wong accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Wong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Wong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (510) 869-6883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Wong?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (510) 869-6883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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