Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tong, Internist in Chico, CA?
Where did Dr. Tong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tong speak?
Dr. Tong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tong typically treat?
As an Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tong typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elisa Tong may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (916) 734-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tong accept in Chico, CA?
Dr. Tong in Chico, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Tong's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tong's NPI number?A 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 1124082144.
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. Elisa Tong's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.