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Dr. Ton Ngo, MD

Dr. Ton Ngo, MD

San Diego, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ngo, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ton Ngo, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ngo completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ngo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngo’s office at (858) 939-3400.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Ngo board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Ton Ngo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ngo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ngo treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ngo 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. Ngo. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. Ngo perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ton Ngo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ngo's office.

    Does Dr. Ngo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ngo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 939-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ngo accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ngo 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

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ngo's office located?

    Dr. Ton Ngo's Primary Practice

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 939-3400

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    Dr. Ton Ngo's Practice 2

    7850 Vista Hill Ave

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Ton Ngo's Practice 3

    8765 Aero Dr Ste 130

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Ngo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ngo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427007988.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ngo

    What is Dr. Ton Ngo's specialty?

    Dr. Ngo is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ngo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ton Ngo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ngo is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Ton Ngo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ton Ngo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ton Ngo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (858) 939-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ton Ngo?

    Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (858) 939-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ton Ngo have?

    Dr. Ton Ngo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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