Dr. Chris Nguyen, MD
Gastonia, NC
19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nguyen, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Nguyen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UF-Shands Jacksonville, Cytopathology, FL, USA
Medical School: University of South Carolina
Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Chris Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology , American Board of Pathology since 2006, American Board of Pathology since 2007
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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Also known as:
- Other Placental Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Unspecified placenta problems
- Various placenta conditions
- General placenta issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43893: Other placental disorders, third trimester
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chris Nguyen may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
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 (704) 915-9579 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Nguyen in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
Department Of Pathology Gaston Memorial Hospital
2525 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 915-9579
What hospitals are Dr. Nguyen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nguyen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of College of American Pathologists
Member of Gaston County Medical Society
Member of North Carolina Medical Society
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 1043371420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nguyen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nguyen