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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fong, Cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Linda Fong, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Fong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fong’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. Fong’s office at (323) 857-3290.
What languages does Dr. Fong speak?
Dr. Fong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fong treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Fong 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. Fong. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fong perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Linda Fong may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fong's office.
Does Dr. Fong accept my insurance?
Dr. Fong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 857-3290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fong accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Fong 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fong's office located?
What is Dr. Fong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003027558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fong
What is Dr. Linda Fong's specialty?
Dr. Fong is a Cardiologist near Los Angeles, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Fong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Linda Fong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Linda Fong accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Linda Fong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Fong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fong's office at (323) 857-3290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Fong?
Please contact Dr. Fong's office at (323) 857-3290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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