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Dr. Nicole Nguyen, DO

Physiatrist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Physiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Nicole Nguyen, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (872) 231-3162.

    What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

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

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Nguyen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (872) 231-3162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Nguyen's Primary Practice

    3520 4th Ave

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (872) 231-3162

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    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 1407317886.

    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. Nicole Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Physiatrist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Nicole Nguyen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Nicole Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (872) 231-3162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (872) 231-3162 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Nguyen's office is located in San Diego, CA.