Summary

Dr. James Tong is an experienced internal medicine and emergency medicine physician who has been practicing for over five decades. He earned his medical degree from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore and completed his residency training at Sisters Charity Healthcare System. Dr. Tong is fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Tong practices in Piscataway, New Jersey, and maintains an affiliation with JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and caring for patients with hypertension. His practice includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and lipid panels to monitor patient health. Patients rate Dr. Tong 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 55 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English
  • Sisters Charity Healthcare System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Tong Yeow C Office

1098 Stelton RdPiscataway, NJ 08854
Mon10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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55 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi
Piscataway , NJHillsborough , NJBrooklyn , NYFairfield , NJ
Med School: Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine National University Of Singapore Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Yeowching Tong

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Yeowching Tong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Yeowching Tong has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Dr. James Yeowching Tong holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Sisters Charity Healthcare System.

Medical School

Graduated from Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine National University Of Singapore in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Tong's NPI number is 1710072301.

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Dr. James Tong's office is located at 1098 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854.
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