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Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pham, Nephrologist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pham is fluent in English, French, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pham’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pham’s office at (310) 267-2555.

    What languages does Dr. Pham speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Pham treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Pham 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. Pham. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Phosphate Metabolism Disorders
    • Phosphorus Imbalance
    • Abnormal Phosphorus Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8339: Other disorders of phosphorus metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Pham perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pham's office.

    Does Dr. Pham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-2555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pham accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Pham in Santa Monica, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pham's office located?

    Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 267-2555

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    Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham's Practice 2

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 300

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham's Practice 3

    100 Medical Plz Ste 310

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Pham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699795856.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pham?

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

    What is Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham's specialty?

    Dr. Pham is a Nephrologist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Pham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pham is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Phuong-Thu Pham accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phuong-Thu Pham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pham's office at (310) 267-2555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phuong-Thu Pham?

    Please contact Dr. Pham's office at (310) 267-2555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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