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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nguyen, Family Medicine Specialist in Akron, PA?
Dr. Vu Nguyen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Akron, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, French, German, 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 (717) 859-1800.
Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vu Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?
Dr. Nguyen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?
As a Family 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.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?
As a Family 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 859-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Akron, PA?
Dr. Nguyen in Akron, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Preferred Health Plan
Risant Health
Spectrum
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nguyen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nguyen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital,Lancaster, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital,Lancaster, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Reading Hospital Tower Health,West Reading, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Reading Hospital Tower Health,West Reading, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital,Ephrata, PA
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital,Ephrata, PA
What is Dr. Nguyen's NPI number?A 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 1275530669.
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. Vu Nguyen's specialty?
Dr. Nguyen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Akron, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is Dr. Vu Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Dr. Vu Nguyen accepting new patients in Akron, PA?
Yes, Dr. Vu Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vu Nguyen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (717) 859-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vu Nguyen?
Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (717) 859-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?
Dr. Nguyen's office is located in Akron, PA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vu Nguyen have?
Dr. Vu Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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