Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tongol, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Albany, GA?
Dr. Jose Tongol, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tongol graduated from Manila Central University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tongol is fluent in English, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tongol’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tongol’s office.
Where did Dr. Tongol go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Manila Central University, Coll of Med, Caloocan City | Manila Central University / College of Medicine | Manila Central University / College of Medicine | Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine
Is Dr. Tongol board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Tongol, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tongol speak?
Dr. Tongol and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
German
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Tongol treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Tongol 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. Tongol. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Other Megaloblastic Anemias
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Large red blood cell anemia
- Macrocytic anemia
- Non-B12/folate megaloblastic anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D531: Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Tongol perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jose Tongol may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tongol's office.
Does Dr. Tongol accept my insurance?
Dr. Tongol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tongol accept in Albany, GA?
Dr. Tongol in Albany, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tongol's office located?
What is Dr. Tongol's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tongol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821034505.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tongol?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tongol
What is Dr. Jose Tongol's specialty?
Dr. Tongol is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Albany, GA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Tongol to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jose Tongol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tongol is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Jose Tongol accepting new patients in Albany, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Tongol is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Tongol offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tongol's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Tongol?
Please contact Dr. Tongol's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Tongol have?
Dr. Jose Tongol is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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