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Dr. Chau Nguyen, MD

Anesthesiologist

Downey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Anesthesiologist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Chau Nguyen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (562) 657-9960.

    Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Chau Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?

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

    • English

    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:

    • 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:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chau 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 (562) 657-9960 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

    • All Other Commercial

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • PIH Health

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Chau Nguyen's Primary Practice

    9333 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

    (562) 657-9960

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    Dr. Chau Nguyen's Practice 2

    9333 Rosecrans Ave

    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 1417196429.

    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. Chau Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is an Anesthesiologist near Downey, CA.

    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. Chau Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Chau Nguyen accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Chau Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (562) 657-9960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (562) 657-9960 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chau Nguyen have?

    Dr. Chau Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.