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Dr. Howard Nam, MD

Dr. Howard Nam, MD

Yuba City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nam, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. Howard Nam, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Yuba City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Nam completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Otolaryngology Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Nam is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nam’s office at (530) 749-3399.

    Where did Dr. Nam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Otolaryngology Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Beth Israel Med Center | Northwestern Univ Feinberg School of Medicine

    • Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Nam board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Nam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Nam speak?

    Dr. Nam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nam treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Ringing in Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Fungal Infection
    • Fungal Infection
    • Skin fungus
    • Dermatophytosis
    • Tinea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Nam perform as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Nam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nam's office.

    Does Dr. Nam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 749-3399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nam accept in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. Nam in Yuba City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Nam's office located?

    Dr. Howard Nam's Primary Practice

    480 Plumas Blvd

    Yuba City, CA 95991

    (530) 749-3399

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    Dr. Howard Nam's Practice 2

    1590 Poole Blvd

    Yuba City, CA 95993

    (530) 751-1800

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    Dr. Howard Nam's Practice 3

    2800 L St

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    What is Dr. Nam's NPI number?An 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 1558365320.

    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. Howard Nam's specialty?

    Dr. Nam is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Yuba City, CA. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Nam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Nam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nam is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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

    Where can I learn more about Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

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    Is Howard Nam accepting new patients in Yuba City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Nam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Nam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (530) 749-3399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Nam?

    Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (530) 749-3399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Nam have?

    Dr. Howard Nam is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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