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Who is Dr. Wong, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vanessa Wong, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (714) 285-0389.
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wong typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Leukemia
- Blood Cancer
- Cancer of White Blood Cells
- Leukemia types
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9590: Leukemia, unspecified not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wong typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa Wong may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Wong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 285-0389 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
Dr. Vanessa Wong's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(714) 285-0389
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 1154680650.
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. Vanessa Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Vanessa Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Loma Linda University Medical Center. 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vanessa Wong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (714) 285-0389 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (714) 285-0389 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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