MH
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Hospitalist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Michael Hong, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (559) 734-1321.
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hong typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hong typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael 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 (559) 734-1321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Hong in Visalia, 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
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
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 1407381007.
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. Michael Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Hospitalist near Visalia, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center 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
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Is Michael Hong accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (559) 734-1321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (559) 734-1321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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