AP
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pong, Pediatric Neurologist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Amanda Pong, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Pong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pong’s office at (301) 530-9744.
Where did Dr. Pong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Is Dr. Pong board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Amanda Pong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Pong speak?
Dr. Pong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Pong typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Pong 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. Pong. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Pong typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amanda Pong may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Pong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pong accept my insurance?
Dr. Pong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 530-9744 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pong accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Pong in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pong's office located?
Dr. Amanda Pong's Primary Practice
6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 610
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 530-9744
What is Dr. Pong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750583399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pong
What is Dr. Amanda Pong's specialty?
Dr. Pong is a Pediatric Neurologist near Bethesda, MD.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Amanda Pong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pong is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Frederick Health 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Amanda Pong accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Amanda Pong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amanda Pong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pong's office at (301) 530-9744 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amanda Pong?
Please contact Dr. Pong's office at (301) 530-9744 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amanda Pong have?
Dr. Amanda Pong is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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