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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nguyen, Critical Care Surgeon in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen, DO is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (253) 697-3480.
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 a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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)
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (253) 697-3480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Nguyen in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Seoul Medical Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen's Primary Practice
4700 Point Fosdick Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 697-3480
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 1841516879.
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. Lam-Phuong Nguyen's specialty?
Dr. Nguyen is a Critical Care Surgeon near Gig Harbor, WA.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Capital Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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 a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lam-Phuong Nguyen accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lam-Phuong Nguyen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (253) 697-3480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lam-Phuong Nguyen?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (253) 697-3480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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