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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ong, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lee-Ling Ong, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ong’s office at (858) 573-1504.
What languages does Dr. Ong speak?
Dr. Ong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ong treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Ong 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. Ong. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Ong perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lee-Ling Ong may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ong's office.
Does Dr. Ong accept my insurance?
Dr. Ong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 573-1504 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ong 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
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ong's office located?
Dr. Lee-Ling Ong's Primary Practice
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 573-1504
What is Dr. Ong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588081038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ong
What is Dr. Lee-Ling Ong's specialty?
Dr. Ong is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Ong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lee-Ling Ong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Lee-Ling Ong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lee-Ling Ong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee-Ling Ong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (858) 573-1504 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee-Ling Ong?
Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (858) 573-1504 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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