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Dr. Hung Nguyen, DO

Dr. Hung Nguyen, DO

Downey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Family Medicine Specialist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Hung Nguyen, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen completed his residency at Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (714) 296-6264.

    Where did Dr. Nguyen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Hung Nguyen, DO 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
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 296-6264 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Nguyen in Downey, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Hung Nguyen's Primary Practice

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 200

    Downey, CA 90241

    (714) 296-6264

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    Dr. Hung Nguyen's Practice 2

    10222 Westminster Ave

    Garden Grove, CA 92843

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    Dr. Hung Nguyen's Practice 3

    10230 Artesia Blvd Ste 115

    Bellflower, CA 90706

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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 1447284526.

    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. Hung Nguyen's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, South Coast Global Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Torrance Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Hung Nguyen accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Hung Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (714) 296-6264 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (714) 296-6264 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Nguyen's offices are located in Downey, CA, Garden Grove, CA, and Bellflower, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hung Nguyen have?

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