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Dr. Tam Nguyen, MD

Garden Grove, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Internist in Garden Grove, CA?

    Dr. Tam Nguyen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Garden Grove, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Nguyen completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La

    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 Dr. Nguyen treat?

    As a 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
    • High Eosinophil Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Eosinophil-Driven Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8283: Eosinophilic asthma
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Long-term Bronchitis
    • Persistent Bronchitis
    • Inflamed Airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J418: Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Which procedures does Dr. Nguyen perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tam Nguyen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

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

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

    Dr. Nguyen in Garden Grove, 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

    • CalOptima

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Tam Nguyen's Primary Practice

    12221 Brookhurst St Ste 100

    Garden Grove, CA 92840

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    Dr. Tam Nguyen's Practice 2

    8251 Westminster Blvd Ste 110

    Westminster, CA 92683

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    Dr. Tam Nguyen's Practice 3

    3090 Bristol St Ste 200

    Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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    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 1720153182.

    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. Tam Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Internist near Garden Grove, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Nguyen to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Nguyen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Tam Nguyen accepting new patients in Garden Grove, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Tam Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tam Nguyen?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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