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Dr. Lana Tong, MD

Burlingame, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tong, Dermatologist in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Lana Tong, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’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. Tong’s office at (650) 652-8310.

    What languages does Dr. Tong speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tong treat?

    As a Dermatologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition
    • Allergic eczema
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
    • L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Facial redness
    • Adult acne
    • Rosy cheeks condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L719: Rosacea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Flaky skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Scarring Hair Loss
    • Androgenic Hair Loss
    • Hair Loss
    • Androgenetic alopecia
    • Reversible hair loss
    • Temporary baldness
    • Non-permanent hair thinning
    • Male pattern baldness
    • Female pattern baldness
    • Genetic hair loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L659: Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified
    • L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Hair Follicle Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Follicle problem
    • Scalp condition
    • Hair root issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L739: Follicular disorder, unspecified

    Does Dr. Tong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 652-8310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in Burlingame, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tong's office located?

    Dr. Lana Tong's Primary Practice

    1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 2

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 652-8310

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    Dr. Lana Tong's Practice 2

    1720 El Camino Real

    Burlingame, CA 94010

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    Dr. Lana Tong's Practice 3

    301 Industrial Rd

    San Carlos, CA 94070

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    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 1386022176.

    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. Lana Tong's specialty?

    Dr. Tong is a Dermatologist near Burlingame, CA. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Tong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lana Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tong is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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 Lana Tong accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lana Tong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lana Tong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (650) 652-8310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lana Tong?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (650) 652-8310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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