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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hong, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kurt Hong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Hong graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Scripps Clinic and Research Institute. Dr. Hong is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (323) 442-5100.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hong?
Dr. Kurt Hong, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Nutrition, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Hong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA School Of Medicine
Residency: Scripps Clinic and Research Institute
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Hong treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Mild Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Problem
- Thyroid Gland Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E079: Disorder of thyroid, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar risk
- Borderline diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E88819: Insulin resistance, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hong perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kurt Hong 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. Hong's office.
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hong in Los Angeles, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
Dr. Kurt Hong's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5100
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 1225056831.
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. Kurt Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Internist near Los Angeles, 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. Hong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kurt Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kurt Hong accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kurt Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (323) 442-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kurt Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (323) 442-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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