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Dr. Tri Tong, MD

La Jolla, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tong, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Tri Tong, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Tong is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tong’s office at (858) 657-7000.

    Is Dr. Tong board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tri Tong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tong speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tong typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tong 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. Tong. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tong typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tri Tong may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Tong in La Jolla, 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

    • HealthRight Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tong's office located?

    Dr. Tri Tong's Primary Practice

    9300 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 657-7000

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    Dr. Tri Tong's Practice 2

    9920 Talbert Ave

    Santa Ana, CA 92708

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

    Dr. Tong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255374583.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tong?

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

    What is Dr. Tri Tong's specialty?

    Dr. Tong is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is this Dr. Tri Tong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Health - Fountain Valley 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Tri Tong accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tri Tong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tri Tong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tri Tong?

    Please contact Dr. Tong's office at (858) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tri Tong have?

    Dr. Tri Tong is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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