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Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD

(460 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Hepatology and Adult Gastroenterology

Boston University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, enteroscopy , and more.

1111 N China Lake Boulevard Suite 190
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

(760) 499-3855

Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD is a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA specializing in adult hepatology and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD is affiliated with AHMC Healthcare, Dignity Health, Unio Specialty Care, Keck Medical Center of USC, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, USC Arcadia Hospital, Unio Specialty Care and GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

1111 N China Lake Boulevard Suite 190
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

(760) 499-3855

(760) 499-3870

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1828 E Cesar E Chavez Avenue Suite 6200
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(213) 328-0819

1-844-407-0584

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USC Arcadia Hospital

6271 Rosemead Boulevard
Temple City, CA 91780

(626) 898-4560

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709 N Hill Street Suite 18
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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7900 Garvey Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770

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Pacifica Digestive Health San
Gabriel, CA 91776

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Some issues Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal procedures

ultrasound

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal procedures, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	44
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	48
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	421
gastrointestinal procedures	231
hospital care	1010
inpatient care	1010
minimally invasive procedures	231
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	14
Hispanic	102
Asian	326
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	164
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	61
Dementia	40
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	164
doctor visit	489
gastrointestinal procedures	175
hospital care	459
inpatient care	459
minimally invasive procedures	175
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	285
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	111
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	59
Dementia	38
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	19
diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	594
gastrointestinal procedures	240
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
minimally invasive procedures	205
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	275
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	62
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	660
gastrointestinal procedures	304
hospital care	144
injections	11
inpatient care	144
minimally invasive procedures	260
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	282
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	57
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	45
diagnostic procedures	271
doctor visit	704
gastrointestinal procedures	377
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
liver imaging	22
minimally invasive procedures	330
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	271
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	330
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	62
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated as a hepatologist in Ridgecrest, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging	30
anastomosis	21
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	573
gastrointestinal procedures	225
hospital care	369
injections	11
inpatient care	369
liver imaging	22
minimally invasive procedures	204
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	257
Non-Hispanic White	73
Hispanic	56
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	83
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AHMC Healthcare

Dignity Health

Unio Specialty Care

Keck Medical Center of USC

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

USC Arcadia Hospital

Unio Specialty Care

GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 460 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ridgecrest, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ken Duong Nguyen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$79,977 Creon $29,072	LINZESS $11,880	Rinvoq $616	Skyrizi $379	Humira $366	Other $37,665
AbbVie, Inc.	$30,293 Creon $12,242	Humira $216	Mavyret $166	Moderiba $116	Viekira $115	Other $17,438
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$15,684 LINZESS $15,542	GIVLAARI $142
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$8,693 VOQUEZNA $8,693
RedHill Biopharma Inc.	$7,664 TALICIA $7,626	AEMCOLO $20	$18
Other	$21,382 ZEPOSIA $7,250	Vemlidy $3,064	SAMSCA $865	ENTRESTO $710	STELARA $678	Other $8,816

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$131,175
Food and Beverage	$22,495
Consulting Fee	$8,025
Travel and Lodging	$1,988
Education	$11

Biography

Dr. Ken Nguyen is an adult gastroenterology and adult hepatology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, Rosemead, CA, and Temple City, CA. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: wireless esophageal pH monitoring (bravo test), upper endoscopy, and colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Nguyen has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Nguyen is conversant in Vietnamese. He is affiliated with AHMC Healthcare, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and USC Arcadia Hospital.