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Dr. Thuan Nguyen, MD

Huntington Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nguyen, Plastic Surgeon in Huntington Beach, CA?

    Dr. Thuan Nguyen, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntington Beach, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Nguyen graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nguyen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nguyen’s office at 714-421-4011.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nguyen?

    Dr. Thuan Nguyen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nguyen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Huntington Beach/CA community, Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery | Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nguyen board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thuan Nguyen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nguyen speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Nguyen treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Ongoing breast implant hardening
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Persistent capsular contracture
    • Recurrent hardening of breast implant
    • Follow-up for breast implant scar tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8544XD: Capsular contracture of breast implant, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Nguyen perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Same-day breast implant
    • Mastectomy with immediate implant
    • Breast implant during mastectomy
    • Immediate breast reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Surgery
    • Back Muscle Breast Reconstruction
    • LD Flap Breast Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19361: Breast reconstruction; with latissimus dorsi flap

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lift
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19316: Mastopexy
    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal
    • Silicone Implant Removal
    • Breast Implant Explantation
    • Saline Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
    • 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate

    Also known as:

    • Breast Augmentation with Implants
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Enlargement Surgery
    • Boob Job
    • Mammoplasty Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19325: Breast augmentation with implant

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair
    • Complex Skin Repair on Torso
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Surgical Repair of Torso Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13100: Repair, complex, trunk; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Small)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Small Skin Tumor Removal
    • Skin Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11600: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cleaning for Infection/Rash
    • Eczema Debridement
    • Infected Skin Debridement
    • Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11000: Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy

    Does Dr. Nguyen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 714-421-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nguyen's office located?

    19121 Brookhurst Street

    Suite 201

    Huntington Beach, CA 92646

    714-421-4011

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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 1629032735.

    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. Thuan Nguyen's specialty?

    Dr. Nguyen is a Plastic Surgeon near Huntington Beach, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Nguyen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with UCI Health - Fountain Valley, UCI 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 Thuan Nguyen accepting new patients in Huntington Beach, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Thuan Nguyen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at 714-421-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thuan Nguyen?

    Please contact Dr. Nguyen's office at 714-421-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thuan Nguyen have?

    Dr. Thuan Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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