--- title: "Dr. Allen K. Tong | Gerontologist in Burlingame, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Allen K. Tong, M.D. practices Geriatric Medicine in Burlingame, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-allen-k-tong-2011858985" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Allen K. Tong, M.D. ![Allen K. Tong, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/fc81ScC_2m0L2bMMMxeun6r1wK_A6Kf5tPlVmeFPYlc/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(133 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Allen K. Tong, M.D. ## Geriatric Medicine - Accepting new patients [1720 El Camino RealSuite 165Burlingame, CA 94010](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-652-8277](tel:+16506528277) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-allen-k-tong-2011858985#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-allen-k-tong-2011858985#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-allen-k-tong-2011858985#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-allen-k-tong-2011858985#provider-services) ## About Dr. Tong Languages English, Mandarin, and Spanish Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** Dartmouth Medical School **Internship:** University of California, Davis **Residency:** University of California, Davis, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** University of California, San Francisco, Geriatrics Research Fellow ## Board certifications - Geriatric Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter El Camino Real Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-el-camino-real-care-center-1043247202) 1720 El Camino Real Suite 165 Burlingame, CA 94010 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) [650-652-8277](tel:+16506528277) 650-652-8256 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Senior services and geriatric care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/senior-services-and-geriatric-care) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Amy Hsu](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/UvBnBR8uSuuxoeGaWax7V5J-QcRRpexeOBsL8rW_9JQ/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Amy Hsu, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-amy-hsu-1046232670) (202) 1720 El Camino Real Suite 165 Burlingame, CA 94010 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) [650-652-8277](tel:+16506528277) #### Geriatric Medicine - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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