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Dr. Dean Fong, DO

San Francisco, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fong, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Dean Fong, DO is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Fong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fong’s office at (415) 833-4188.

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

    • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Fong board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Fong, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Does Dr. Fong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-4188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fong accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Fong in San Francisco, 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

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Moda Health

    • PacificSource

    • Providence Health Plans

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fong's office located?

    Dr. Dean Fong's Primary Practice

    350 Saint Josephs Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-4188

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    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 1609057041.

    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. Dean Fong's specialty?

    Dr. Fong is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Fong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dean Fong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Portland Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Explore Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist with 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 Dean Fong accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Fong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dean Fong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fong's office at (415) 833-4188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dean Fong?

    Please contact Dr. Fong's office at (415) 833-4188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Fong have?

    Dr. Dean Fong is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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