Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nguyen, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christine Nguyen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nguyen graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Tx and completed her residency at University Ca Irvine Med Center. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English 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 (619) 543-5840.
Where did Dr. Nguyen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca Irvine Med Center
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Tx | Primary Care Physician | Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
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 an Internist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Nguyen may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (619) 543-5840 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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
Dr. Christine Nguyen's Primary Practice
16950 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 92127
(619) 543-5840
What is Dr. Nguyen's NPI number?An 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 1750483590.
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. Christine Nguyen's specialty?
Dr. Nguyen is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christine Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christine Nguyen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Nguyen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Nguyen?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Nguyen have?
Dr. Christine Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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