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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nghiem, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nghiem graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nghiem is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nghiem’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nghiem’s office at (714) 751-7002.
Where did Dr. Nghiem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Nghiem board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nghiem speak?
Dr. Nghiem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Nghiem treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nghiem 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. Nghiem. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- History of COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
- Past COVID-19 Infection
- Previous Coronavirus Disease
- Long COVID
- Post-COVID Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
- Z8616: Personal history of COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Abdominal Wall
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Abdominal Skin Infection
- Stomach Area Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03311: Cellulitis of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflammation of peritoneum
- Abdominal lining inflammation
- Peritoneal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K659: Peritonitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nghiem perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nghiem's office.
Does Dr. Nghiem accept my insurance?
Dr. Nghiem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 751-7002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nghiem accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Nghiem in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nghiem's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem's Primary Practice
11160 Warner Ave Ste 323
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 751-7002
What is Dr. Nghiem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nghiem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083626212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nghiem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nghiem
What is Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem's specialty?
Dr. Nghiem is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fountain Valley, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Nghiem to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nghiem is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Elizabeth Nghiem accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nghiem's office at (714) 751-7002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Nghiem?
Please contact Dr. Nghiem's office at (714) 751-7002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem have?
Dr. Elizabeth Nghiem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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