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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ong, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Hung Ong, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Ong completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Dermatology St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ong is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ong’s office at (949) 646-7546.
Where did Dr. Ong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Dermatology St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U Calif Irvine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of Ca-Irvine-ca Coll of Medicine
Is Dr. Ong board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Hung Ong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Ong speak?
Dr. Ong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Ong typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Ong 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. Ong. 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:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Ong typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Ong 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. Ong. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
CPT Codes:
- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Ong accept my insurance?
Dr. Ong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 646-7546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ong accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Ong in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ong's office located?
Dr. Hung Ong's Primary Practice
495 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 646-7546
What is Dr. Ong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407842149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ong
What is Dr. Hung Ong's specialty?
Dr. Ong is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Newport Beach, CA.
What does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon do?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S.
Is this Dr. Hung Ong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ong is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
When to see a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hung Ong accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hung Ong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hung Ong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (949) 646-7546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hung Ong?
Please contact Dr. Ong's office at (949) 646-7546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hung Ong have?
Dr. Hung Ong is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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