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Dr. Hien Nguyen, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Hien Nguyen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen graduated from University of California, completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, and is currently affiliated with Main Hospital. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at (916) 734-2011.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Hien Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease 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:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Other Preventive Measures Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • Other prophylactic care
    • Specific preventive treatments
    • Additional preventive health measures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Valley Fever
    • Valley Fever
    • Systemic coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever spread throughout body
    • Severe desert rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nguyen typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nguyen accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    Main Hospital

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-2011

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    Dr. Hien Nguyen's Practice 2

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    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 1811974843.

    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. Hien Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Hien Nguyen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Hien Nguyen accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hien Nguyen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hien Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (916) 734-2011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hien Nguyen?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at (916) 734-2011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hien Nguyen have?

    Dr. Hien Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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