Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thao Nguyen, M D

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

  • NPI 1154352185
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2406 Ulric St
San Diego, CA 921116040
(858) 278-9393
fax (858) 278-5393

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2024
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G81689
Medicaid
CA #00G816890

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154352185. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
864
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$96,198
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 415 240 $137
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 118 94 $26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 79 73 $70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 72 67 $38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 51 51 $177
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 40 $97
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps 30 20 $26
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 23 16 $569
92250 Photography of the retina 18 18 $41
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 17 17 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $18.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,095
Patients
224
Total drug cost
$228,119
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 437 77 $5,784
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 108 17 $42,757
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 81 16 $58,546
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 74 41 $2,683
Travoprost Generic 66 0 $8,552
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 59 13 $19,301
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 59 12 $50,585
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 39 11 $1,432
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 33 0 $12,708
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 32 0 $8,673

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thao Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Thao Nguyen practices Ophthalmology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Thao Nguyen practice?
Dr. Thao Nguyen practices at 2406 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 921116040. Office phone: 8582789393.
What is Dr. Thao Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Thao Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154352185, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thao Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thao Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thao Nguyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS 92201); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.