Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nam, Internist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nam?
Dr. Charles Nam, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nam empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Gig Harbor, WA community, Dr. Nam is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa
Is Dr. Nam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Nam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nam speak?
Dr. Nam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Korean
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nam 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. Nam. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Nam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nam accept my insurance?
Dr. Nam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-5767 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nam accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Nam in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nam's office located?
Dr. Charles Nam's Primary Practice
4700 Point Fosdick Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 697-5767
What hospitals are Dr. Nam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588611313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nam
What is Dr. Charles Nam's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.