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Dr. Thien Nguyen, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Thien Nguyen, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, Spanish, 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 at (512) 730-3056.

    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 Dr. Nguyen treat?

    As a Critical Care 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pulmonary Edema
    • Lung Disease
    • Sudden Fluid in Lungs
    • Acute Lung Congestion
    • Flash Pulmonary Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J810: Acute pulmonary edema

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Nguyen perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thien 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 (512) 730-3056 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Dr. Thien Nguyen's Primary Practice

    1401 St Joseph Pkwy

    Houston, TX 77002

    (512) 730-3056

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    Dr. Thien Nguyen's Practice 2

    500 N Highland Ave

    Sherman, TX 75092

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    Dr. Thien Nguyen's Practice 3

    500 W Medical Center Blvd

    Webster, TX 77598

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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 1477872505.

    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. Thien Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Nguyen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, Tx, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast 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

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care 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 Thien Nguyen accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Thien Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (512) 730-3056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thien Nguyen?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (512) 730-3056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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