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Dr. Timothy Hong, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hong, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Timothy Hong, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (415) 833-2200.

    What languages does Dr. Hong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hong typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hong typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Timothy Hong may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hong's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Hong's Primary Practice

    2425 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-2200

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    Dr. Timothy Hong's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?A 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 1265963953.

    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. Timothy Hong's specialty?

    Dr. Hong is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Timothy Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Timothy Hong accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Hong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Timothy Hong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (415) 833-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy Hong?

    Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (415) 833-2200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hong's office located?

    Dr. Hong's office is located in San Francisco, CA.