24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nghiem, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA?
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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nghiem typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nghiem typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Nghiem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Nghiem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nghiem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nghiem's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.