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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nien, Neurologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Yih-Lin Nien, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Nien is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nien’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nien’s office at (310) 303-5250.
Is Dr. Nien board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Yih-Lin Nien, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nien speak?
Dr. Nien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nien treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nien 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. Nien. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vestibular Disorder
- Balance Problems
- Inner Ear Balance Disorder
- Vestibular Dysfunction
- Balance System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8190: Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Nien perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yih-Lin Nien may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nien's office.
Does Dr. Nien accept my insurance?
Dr. Nien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-5250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nien accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Nien in Torrance, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Humana
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nien's office located?
What is Dr. Nien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821204314.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nien
What is Dr. Yih-Lin Nien's specialty?
Dr. Nien is a Neurologist near Torrance, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Nien to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yih-Lin Nien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nien is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Yih-Lin Nien accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yih-Lin Nien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yih-Lin Nien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nien's office at (310) 303-5250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yih-Lin Nien?
Please contact Dr. Nien's office at (310) 303-5250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yih-Lin Nien have?
Dr. Yih-Lin Nien is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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