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Dr. Aaron Hong, MD

Anesthesiologist

Torrance, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hong, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Aaron Hong, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Hong graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hong is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (310) 325-9110.

    Where did Dr. Hong go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Uc Irvine Med Ctr | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California | University of Michigan Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Hong speak?

    Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hong typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred vision
    • Distorted vision
    • Irregular cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52201: Unspecified astigmatism, right eye
    • H52202: Unspecified astigmatism, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hong typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hong performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-9110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Hong in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hong's office located?

    Dr. Aaron Hong's Primary Practice

    3330 Lomita Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 325-9110

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    What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?A 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 1194747378.

    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. Aaron Hong's specialty?

    Dr. Hong is an Anesthesiologist near Torrance, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Aaron Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Torrance Memorial 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

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    Is Dr. Aaron Hong accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Aaron Hong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aaron Hong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (310) 325-9110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron Hong?

    Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (310) 325-9110 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hong's office located?

    Dr. Hong's office is located in Torrance, CA.