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Dr. Loc Nguyen, MD

Anesthesiologist

Houston, TX

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Loc Nguyen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, 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 (281) 397-6527.

    What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
    • AV Fistula Malfunction
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 397-6527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Loc Nguyen's Primary Practice

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr

    Houston, TX 77058

    (281) 397-6527

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nguyen affiliated with?

    Dr. Nguyen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    East Houston Hospital & Clinics,Houston, TX
    River Oaks Hospital & Clinics,Houston, TX

    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 1003061003.

    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. Loc Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is an Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    No, Dr. Nguyen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: East Houston Hospital & Clinics, River Oaks Hospital & Clinics. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Loc Nguyen accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Loc Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (281) 397-6527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (281) 397-6527 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Nguyen's office is located in Houston, TX.