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Dr. Vinh Nguyen, MD

Surgeon

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Vinh Nguyen, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, Korean, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (205) 201-4581.

    Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Vinh Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?

    Dr. Nguyen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Nguyen 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. Nguyen. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Nguyen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nguyen. 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
    • AV Fistula Creation
    • Basilic Vein Fistula
    • Dialysis Access Fistula
    • Upper Arm AV Fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
    • AV Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Access Revision
    • Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 201-4581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Nguyen in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Vinh Nguyen's Primary Practice

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 285

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 201-4581

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nguyen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nguyen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ascension St. Vincents East,Birmingham, AL
    Ascension St. Vincents St. Clair,Pell City, AL
    Gadsden Regional Medical Center,Gadsden, AL
    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

    What is Dr. Nguyen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861657702.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nguyen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nguyen

    What is Dr. Vinh Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Surgeon near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Vinh Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Uab Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Vinh Nguyen accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Vinh Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vinh Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (205) 201-4581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vinh Nguyen?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (205) 201-4581 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Nguyen's office is located in Birmingham, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vinh Nguyen have?

    Dr. Vinh Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Surgery.