16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nguyen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Richard Nguyen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (301) 754-7000.
Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nguyen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 754-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Nguyen in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
Dr. Richard Nguyen's Primary Practice
1500 N Beauregard St Ste 210
Alexandria, VA 22311
(301) 754-7000
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Nguyen?
Dr. Nguyen has appointments available at his Alexandria, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1013959105.
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. Richard Nguyen's specialty?
Dr. Nguyen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, VA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Richard Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital, University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center 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
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Is Richard Nguyen accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Nguyen offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nguyen, or call (301) 754-7000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Nguyen?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (301) 754-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Nguyen have?
Dr. Richard Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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