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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chong, Hospitalist in New York, NY?
Dr. Michelle Chong, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chong’s office at (212) 844-1808.
What languages does Dr. Chong speak?
Dr. Chong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chong typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chong typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Chong may include:
Please contact Dr. Chong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chong accept my insurance?
Dr. Chong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-1808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chong accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chong in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chong's office located?
What is Dr. Chong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528509726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chong
What is Dr. Michelle Chong's specialty?
Dr. Chong is a Hospitalist near New York, NY.
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. Michelle Chong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chong is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Chong accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Chong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Chong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (212) 844-1808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Chong?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (212) 844-1808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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