Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Nguyen, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1356319875
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-6248
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2018
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G079343
Medicaid
CA #00G793430

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356319875. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
985
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,039
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 336 147 $101
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 304 152 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 48 $87
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 58 12 $1
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 51 36 $174
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 45 12 $45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 40 28 $149
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 38 29 $68
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 22 20 $112
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in San Diego Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,710. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,269
Patients
327
Total drug cost
$786,637
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 268 84 $20,858
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 239 64 $9,663
Prednisone Generic 176 63 $2,271
Leflunomide Generic 113 30 $11,492
Gabapentin Generic 62 19 $1,598
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 56 18 $2,893
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 47 0 $353,097
Orencia Clickject (Abatacept) Brand 46 0 $369,032
Pilocarpine Hcl Generic 43 15 $7,840
Allopurinol Generic 39 11 $953

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Katherine Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Nguyen practices Rheumatology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Katherine Nguyen practice?
Dr. Katherine Nguyen practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Office phone: 6195436248.
What is Dr. Katherine Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356319875, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Nguyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.